Quality Control Engineer (Manufacturing)

About the role

Alta Ares is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to lead inspection and quality assurance activities for its real‑time AI defense systems. The role combines hands‑on inspection, process improvement, and supplier quality management to ensure product reliability for NATO‑aligned customers.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement incoming, in‑process, and final inspection procedures for mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Create quality checklists, acceptance criteria, and control plans; perform or supervise functional tests.
• Manage non‑conformities, drive corrective and preventive actions, and approve products for shipment.
• Establish scalable quality control documentation and analyze defect trends to identify root causes.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and continuous‑improvement initiatives with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Set incoming inspection standards for purchased components, collaborate with suppliers, and track supplier corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, and traceability; support ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality standards.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality control or quality engineering.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in high‑reliability sectors such as aerospace, defense, or automotive is a strong plus.

Required skills

• Inspection methods and functional testing.
• Root‑cause analysis tools: 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC.
• Mechanical assemblies, electronics, PCB integration.
• ERP, MES, QMS systems.
• Machining, assembly processes, reading engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 quality standards.