Avo Photonics ( is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including aerospace, military, medical, industrial, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated, and meticulous person who will help to further our success by supporting our aerospace quality system. An ideal candidate must take ownership over and strive for continuous improvement in the procedures and documentation that encompass our aerospace products. The candidate is expected to advise program managers and engineers on best-practice quality procedures, and should feel comfortable leading large-scale change within the programs they operate in. Proactivity, high attention to detail, and the ability to cooperate professionally within different levels of the organization are essential traits for success.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documents (component drawings, inspection documents, work instructions, travelers, and bills of materials) such that they are compliant to aerospace quality standards
• Managing first article inspections, nondestructive testing, and failure analysis (PFMEA, FMA), as required
• Ensuring all material compliances (Reach, RoHS, Conflict Minerals) and material traceability
• Collect and analyze production data to audit and confirm product quality
• Process nonconforming product and drive root cause analysis
• Support material source inspections and customer audits
• Maintaining quality documents and records

Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience with electronic and/or optical technologies, measurement systems, and inspection tools
• At least 5 years of experience working in Quality
• Experience in aerospace and support of prior missions
• Experience managing within AS9100 & AS9003B Quality Systems preferred
• Strong oral and written English communications skills
• ASQ Quality Engineer Certification preferred

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

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