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Quality Engineer

Vatn Systems

Bristol, RIJobNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Bristol, RI
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Vatn Systems is hiring a Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer owns the fundamentals of the Quality Management System for the S6 and S12 product lines, translating technical input from manufacturing, suppliers, and customers into corrective actions and contract‑compliant documentation, while building and strengthening QMS processes, tooling, and supplier quality practices as the products scale from prototype to production.

Key focus areas include Own fundamentals of the Quality Management System across product lines, Translate technical input from manufacturing, suppliers, and customers into corrective actions and documentation, and Build and strengthen QMS processes, tooling, and supplier quality practices for scaling production.

Important skills include Quality Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Drawings, AS9100D, Supplier Quality Management, and Auditing. Preferred (not required): Start-Up Environments, Unmanned/Autonomous Systems, Subsea, and Standing Up A QMS.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality Management SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisEngineering DrawingsAS9100DSupplier Quality ManagementAuditingStatistical Process ControlsRoboticsISO 9001AS9100Root Cause Problem-SolvingApply Engineering/Technical Knowledge to Quality DecisionsRead and Interpret Engineering DrawingsGD&TRead and Interpret Customer/Contract SpecificationsAS9102CMM Inspection DataSupplier QualitySupplier AuditsSupplier Corrective ActionCollaborationCommunicationStart-Up EnvironmentsUnmanned/Autonomous SystemsSubseaStanding Up a QMSStatistical Process Control (SPC)

Qualifications

U.S. Person StatusB.S. Degree or Higher in an Engineering Discipline or Equivalent Hands-on ExperienceASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification

Full job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for owning the fundamentals of the Quality Management System across our S6 and S12 product lines. Translates technical input from manufacturing, suppliers, and customers into root-caused corrective action, contract-compliant documentation, and closed-loop DFM feedback to design engineering. Beyond day-to-day quality engineering, this role builds and strengthens the QMS processes, tooling, and supplier quality practices that keep both product lines audit-ready as they scale from prototype to production.

Required Skill

  • Solid understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and root cause problem-solving processes
  • Ability to apply engineering/technical knowledge to quality decisions
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer/contract specifications
  • Working knowledge of AS9102 and familiarity with CMM inspection data
  • Some experience with supplier quality, including audits and corrective action, and comfort splitting that work with others as the team grows
  • Ability to work cross-functionally between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • U.S. Person status required
  • B.S. degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in start-up environments
  • Experience with unmanned/autonomous systems, subsea, or robotics
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
  • Experience standing up a QMS at an early-stage or scaling company
  • Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC)

Vatn Systems is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially having you join our team in shaping the future of autonomous underwater vehicles.

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