Quality Engineer-Electronics Manufacturing - Aerospace & Defense

Description

Quality Engineer – Electronics Manufacturing (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Brooksville, FL (On-Site)

Work Schedule: We work on a 4/10 schedule. Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Build Electronics That Protect Lives and Power Critical Missions.

At Spartronics, we don't manufacture consumer electronics- we build highly reliable electronic products that customers trust when failure isn't an option. From advanced Aerospace & Defense systems to life-saving medical technologies, our teams manufacture complex electronic assemblies that must perform flawlessly in some of the world's most demanding environments. Every board, assembly, and system we produce represents our commitment to quality, precision, and doing things right the first time.

We're looking for a Quality Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, and partnering with customers to deliver exceptional quality. If you've built your career in Contract Electronics Manufacturing (EMS) and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why This Role Matters

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be one of the technical leaders ensuring our Aerospace & Defense customers receive products that consistently exceed their quality expectations. Your work won't just identify problems- you'll prevent them. You'll collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and our customers to improve processes, reduce risk, investigate root causes, and build a culture of continuous improvement across our facility.

Your decisions will directly impact:

• Customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships
• Product reliability in mission-critical applications
• Manufacturing efficiency and process capability
• Regulatory compliance for highly regulated industries
• Continuous improvement across our Brooksville operation

If you enjoy being the person others rely on to solve complex manufacturing challenges, you'll thrive here.

What You'll Do

Every day brings a different challenge. You will:

• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve quality, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and CAPA activities using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Support Aerospace & Defense customers by ensuring compliance with customer-specific and regulatory requirements
• Conduct process audits and quality reviews to ensure products meet AS9100 and internal quality standards
• Analyze quality metrics and manufacturing trends to identify improvement opportunities before issues occur
• Develop quality plans, validation strategies, and verification activities for new and existing products
• Participate in New Product Introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and process improvements
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, engineering, and production teams to resolve technical quality issues
• Help strengthen and improve our Quality Management System (QMS)
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the facility

Requirements

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative manufacturing environment and has experience supporting complex electronic products.

Required Experience

• 3-7+ years of Quality Engineering experience
• Previous experience in Contract Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) is required
• Experience supporting printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), box build, or complex electronic manufacturing
• Experience leading Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and corrective actions
• Strong understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working directly with production teams and customers

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace & Defense manufacturing experience
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of:
  • AS9100
  • IPC Standards
  • J-STD-001
  • ISO 9001
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, risk analysis, and statistical problem solving
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a STEM-related discipline preferred. Equivalent electronics manufacturing experience will also be considered.

Why Engineers Choose Spartronics

At Spartronics, quality isn't just the responsibility of the Quality department- it's embedded in everything we do.You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on complex Aerospace & Defense programs where quality truly matters
• Be empowered to improve processes instead of simply maintaining them
• Partner directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams
• Build expertise across multiple technologies, products, and manufacturing processes
• Join a collaborative team where ideas are valued and continuous improvement is expected

If you're someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, influencing quality culture, and seeing the direct impact of your work, you'll find this role both rewarding and challenging.

What We Offer

We invest in our employees because we know they're our greatest competitive advantage.Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match (50% match up to 6%)
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Legal Plans
• Career development opportunities with a growing EMS leader that promotes from within

Requirements Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. We can not sponsor Visas.

Join a Team That Builds Products Lives Depend On.

If you're looking for more than another Quality Engineer position- and want to make a measurable impact on products that protect lives and support critical missions- we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4.

We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.