Quality Engineer, Electrical - Black Mountain, NC
 Kearfott Corporation | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, North Carolina, Black Mountain | |
| 2858 US Highway 70 West (Show on map) | |
 Mar 04, 2026 | |
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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.
Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com Position Description This is a high-visibility, strategic quality engineering role supporting mission-critical electro-mechanical and electrical systems for defense and commercial aerospace OEM customers. The Quality Assurance Engineer will serve as the technical authority for electrical quality, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure compliant, reliable, and customer-aligned product performance from development through production. Essential Functions * Lead customer-facing 8D/RCCA responses for OEM and defense programs, ensuring timely and systemic corrective action closure. * Interface directly with OEM quality representatives and government agencies such as Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency as required. * Interpret technical data packages, specifications, and quality clauses to ensure robust implementation throughout the product lifecycle. * Develop and continuously improve electrical inspection and test methodologies, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, regulatory standards, and program risk objectives. * Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities for non-conforming electrical and electro-mechanical hardware, ensuring technically sound, risk-based disposition decisions. * Lead and support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102 and contractual flow-down requirements. * Plan and conduct internal and external audits in accordance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements; drive corrective actions to effective closure. * Serve as the technical authority for electrical inspection criteria, validation methods, and acceptance standards. * Analyze electrical performance and quality data using statistical methods to identify trends, mitigate systemic risk, and improve product reliability. * Proactively identify and mitigate quality risk at the design, supplier, and manufacturing levels, including participation in new product and design transfer activities. Critical Competencies * Ability to drive systemic quality improvements across programs and product lines. * Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, GD&T drawings, and technical data packages. * Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, regulated, multi-program environments. * Experience interfacing with OEM customers and government agencies such as Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency. Required Experience * Bachelor's Degree, Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience. * 4+ years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in aerospace or defense environments, including direct experience supporting OEM customers. * Demonstrated experience supporting AS9100-certified environments and government-regulated programs. * Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt certifications preferred * Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future * Must be a U.S. Citizen Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |