Sr. Quality Engineer (2026-124)

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems(AES) is seeking aSr. Quality Engineer to join our cohesive team of professional problem solvers inRedmond WA.

Job Summary

As a Sr. Quality Engineer you will develop implement and maintain quality assurance procedures for sourcing reliable materials and ensuring product compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements. Youll oversee manufacturing processes monitor compliance manage supplier quality conduct defect analysis and lead corrective actions. Additionally youll ensure documentation and regulatory standards are met while driving continuous improvement across production operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Assurance of assigned Products/Processes/Programs monitor controls define performance indicators and analyze trends to identify prioritize and resolve issues
• Facilitate root cause analysis and perform corrective actionand manage timely and effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions following established methods
• Perform Internal Audits and assist with 3rd Party Audits. Present findings and evidence of compliance to Certification Authorities and Customers
• Represent Quality department as a SME in cross functional teams
• Proactively identify and document best practices coach and train other team members

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Industrial Chemical Material Science Computer Science or similar) experience may be considered in lieu of Engineering degree
• Proficiency in the duties of this role which is usually achieved with 5 years of direct experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Contributing at a high level with minimal supervision
• Passion for improvement process base thinking and evidence-based decisions
• Knowledge and experience with ISO/AS9100D QMS auditing and enforcement
• Experience with Control of Nonconforming Material and First Articles (MRB)
• Experience with initiating and leading corrective and preventative actions. Including proper selection and application of techniques such as Operational Excellence Tools (8D 5 Why Fish Bone DMAIC) to obtain effective solutions
• Experience with New product Development
• Demonstration of ability to resolve issues in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good word processing (MS Word) spreadsheet (MS Excel) and document management (Adobe Acrobat) software. Microsoft Teams One Note and Share Point a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills including ability to write reports procedures and presentations

Employment Eligibility Requirements

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employees authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test inclucing cannabis screening.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $94208 - $141313 per year. (Mid-point: $117760). Factors such as education experience skills and market conditions influence the actual salary. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.
• Bonus: Highly competitive Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health: Medical dental vision disability life insurance FSA HSA voluntary life/AD&D critical illness accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• Financial: 401(k) & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions Employee Assistance Program and a supportive culture that values balance.
• Time Off: Generous PTO starting at 120 hours plus 12 paid holidays.

Required Experience:

Senior IC