JOB DETAILS

Quality Engineer

CompanySPIRIT ELECTRONICS
LocationPhoenix
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 9, 2026
About The Company
Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned ​value-added supplier of high reliability components and superior supply chain solutions. As an award-winning, full turnkey distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products from wafer sales through fully screened, radiation and environmentally qualified components. Our value-added services include SMI/VMI, Electrical and Environmental Testing, Design, Assembly, End-of-Life Management and more: • Electronic component distribution, including passive components, discrete semis, memory, interconnect, RF/Microwave and electro-mechanical devices • Fulfillment, material planning, material purchasing (full BOM), inventory management, just-in-time delivery, and supply-chain solutions • Wafer sort, assembly, test, qualification, radiation services, and simple and complex kitting Our engineers are experienced in high-speed digital, mixed signal, analog, RF and SOC test-program development. Our team will work seamlessly with you and your team to help meet your market challenges. We Own the Qual™ Spirit Electronics performs in-house testing to qualify our components. We take full ownership of the product and any failures up until it is received on our customers’ dock. This assures the parts received are 100% problem-free. Guaranteed. Spirit’s History & Mission Spirit Electronics was founded by a Native American woman and continues today as a USAF Veteran, woman owned small business. Spirit’s owner and CEO, Marti McCurdy, has served the military and space industries around the world throughout her career, starting with work on jamming radar systems for fighter jets, to being a Level 3 ultrasonic specialist performing ultrasonic inspections in more than 20 countries. Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors, and our status as VOWOSB, SDB owned-company provides diversity requirement relief to Defense and Aerospace customers.
About the Role

Description

Company Description: 

Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management.


Position Overview:

Our Quality Engineer will play a key role in Spirit’s AS9100 Quality Management System, overseeing nonconformance management, quality metrics, documentation control, and internal audit programs. This position ensures full compliance with aerospace industry standards while driving continuous improvement across quality processes.


Essential Job Functions:

· Perform inspection and material disposition for CCA and piece-part processing 

· Review Supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs) and generate internal FAIs in accordance with AS9102 

· Process and complete Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) using the 8D methodology 

· Generate and analyze quality metrics to identify, investigate, and resolve trending issues 

· Provide quality support for nondestructive testing activities to MILSTD883 semiconductor standards

· Provide cross-functional support to develop processes and support organizational projects 

· Apply configuration management principles, including the control and preservation of quality records 

· Oversee supplier quality performance and conduct supplier quality oversight activities 

· Conduct internal and external audits in compliance with AS9100 requirements 

· Lead or participate in risk management activities 

· Interface directly with customers on quality related matters 

· Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement 

· Utilize and maintain quality database functions 

· Work with GIDEP processes and supplier Product Change Notices (PCNs) 

· Develop and generate quality control and technical documentation 

Requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, business, supply chain management, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in AS9100 Quality Management Systems and at least 3 years within semiconductor industry, board assembly facility, or circuit card assembly industry 
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with peers, executives, and customers 
  • AS9100 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent experience 
  • Expert knowledge of aerospace quality requirements including IPCJSTD001 with Space Addendum and IPCA610 
  • Knowledge and experience with AS9102 and associated requirements 
  • Experience working with MILSTD883 standards 
  • Green Belt certification demonstrated analytical and problem-solving expertise 
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects 
  • Knowledge of risk management methodologies, including PFMEA and Control Plans 
Key Skills
AS9100Nonconformance ManagementInternal AuditingAS91028D MethodologyMIL-STD-883Configuration ManagementSupplier Quality OversightRisk ManagementPFMEAControl PlansIPC-J-STD-001IPC-A-610Green BeltQuality Metrics AnalysisTechnical Documentation
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingLogistics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Quality Engineer oversees the AS9100 Quality Management System, focusing on nonconformance management, internal audits, and quality metrics. They are responsible for ensuring aerospace industry compliance and driving continuous improvement across quality processes.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
39
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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