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Quality Assurance Engineer

uAvionix
Columbia, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
Job Title:                        Quality Assurance Engineer
Department:                 Operations
Reports To:                   Director of Quality
Location:                       On-site; Columbia Falls, MT
Position Type:              Full Time, Salary, Exempt, IC3/IC4

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer III/IV will implement, execute, and assist in management of the QA system, department, and staff. They will serve as a vital conduit between the manufacturing and engineering organizations, developing and maintaining quality processes, documents, and records. As needed, they will direct and/or execute product and reliability testing.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Trains and supervises quality assurance staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
  • Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
  • Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate staff.
  • Participates in quality system maintenance and audits.
  • Coordinates product testing processes and participates in product testing.
  • Identifies and analyzes issues, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.
  • Participates in engineering design, drawing, and data reviews.
  • Provides feedback on engineering data such as tolerance stackup and inspection criteria.
  • Facilitates engineering data releases to production.
  • Designs production fixtures and ensures maintenance and calibration of equipment.
  • Reviews client, customer, and user feedback.
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Desired Skills/Abilities:

  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems.
  • Proficient with SolidWorks and 3D printing technologies.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or field related to the products being developed required.
  • 4 years of experience in related field required with supervisory experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.


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