Quality Engineer

If you are a proactive professional who excels at leading complex investigations and wants to make a visible impact, consider the Quality Engineer position at SV Microwave. This is an exciting opportunity for an assertive, analytical individual to join a growing company where you can truly influence our quality processes. This is not an entry-level role; we want someone ready to take ownership of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, drive technical decisions, and confidently lead communication with our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RCCA Investigations: Own product failure investigations. Lead cross-functional teams to perform deep-dive root cause analysis and implement robust CAPAs.
• Customer & Supplier Interface: Confidently drive the company's response to customer complaints and lead technical discussions to resolve quality issues.
• Audit & QMS Support: Support AS9100 audits, customer surveys, and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions (WIs) to strengthen our QMS.
• Technical Floor Support: Provide technical guidance to manufacturing, incoming, and final inspection to resolve active production issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical work experience).
• Practical experience with 8D, RCCA, and CAPA frameworks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently present data and defend quality decisions to customers and management.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, specifically PFMEA and PPAP.
• Experience with RF coaxial connectors, components, and cable assemblies.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems and auditing.

What we offer 

• A supportive, high-trust work environment with clear expectations, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance
• A meritocracy where a high level of achievement and contribution is rewarded
• Competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• On the job training and career development opportunities
• 401k with a company match plus an additional employer-paid contribution
• 15 days of Paid Time Off, tiering up in years 3, 5 and 8
• 12 paid holidays
• Complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement, EAP, a company-matched 401k contribution and a non-elective company 401k contribution.
• Veteran and military-friendly environment

Position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain required authorizations(s) from the U.S. Government. 

SV Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

What we offer

• A supportive, high-trust work environment with clear expectations, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance
• A meritocracy where a high level of achievement and contribution is rewarded
• Competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• On the job training and career development opportunities
• 401k with a company match plus an additional employer-paid contribution
• 15 days of Paid Time Off, tiering up in years 3, 5 and 8
• 12 paid holidays
• Complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement, EAP, a company-matched 401k contribution and a non-elective company 401k contribution.
• Veteran and military-friendly environment

Position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain required authorizations(s) from the U.S. Government.

SV Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.