Quality Engineer

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a team responsible for ensuring product quality, inspection compliance, and continuous process improvement within a rapidly growing manufacturing operation.

As a Quality Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate inspection activities to support manufacturing with the completion of jobs.

• Be the primary Quality Representative for multiple programs concurrently

• Support customer visits/source inspections/first article inspections.

• Must be able to read prints and understand assembly instruction

• Review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data and develop and document appropriate quality verification procedures, plans, and work instructions, including AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation.

• Provide labor plans and estimates in support of proposals and technical estimates

• Write non-conformance and facilitate investigation into root cause

• Must have experience writing work instructions, procedures, and implementing QMS documentation.

• Work in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Perform quality inspections on incoming materials, fabricated hardware, cable assemblies, integrated assemblies, machined components, and outgoing products.

• Interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

• Train and mentor production personnel on quality control standards and best practices.

• Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.

• Support the ongoing development and improvement of quality, material control, and production control processes.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• 5 years quality engineering experience.

• Active Secret Level Clearance

• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, assembly schematics, and specifications and prepare handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.

• Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing and prototype development environment and adjust priorities based on workflow

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience inspecting electro-mechanical assemblies.

• IPC-Certifications

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

• Experience in the manufacture and inspection of complex hardware, non-conforming material, and Material Review Board (MRB)

Schedule: Fulltime

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: Up to 10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Workplace safety is a priority at Torch.  Candidates must receive and present an OSHA 10-Hour Training Course for General Industry certification (either a card from the Department of Labor or certificate of completion from an authorized trainer) within the first 90 days of employment.  Preference will be given to candidates who have completed training prior to employment. Training may be completed online.  A list of authorized trainers can be found online at: https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/training-providers.   

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.