Quality Engineer I Galvion | Newport, VT Full-Time | Salaried/Exempt | 40 Hours/Week Build Quality. Improve Processes. Make an Impact. Galvion is seeking a motivated Quality Engineer I to join our Quality team within the Armor business unit. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working cross-functionally, and driving improvements in product and process quality. As a Quality Engineer I, you will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and supplier partners to ensure products and manufacturing processes meet established quality requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement control plans for supplied components and manufacturing processes. Coordinate FAI and LAT testing with internal teams and suppliers. Support supplied-part approvals and new product stage-gate requirements. Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) from initiation through closure. Lead and support root-cause analysis, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving activities. Participate in

ISO 9001

supplier quality audits and maintain supplier performance scorecards. Analyze quality data using capability studies, control charts, and Gauge R&R . Support containment and disposition of nonconforming materials through MRB and RMA processes. Drive timely audit and CAPA closure while improving customer PPM and first-pass yield . What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline. Internship, co-op, project, or manufacturing experience; quality experience is a plus. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and a continuous-improvement mindset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred experience:

8D/RCA, ISO 9001 auditing, Minitab or other statistical software, ERP systems, injection molding, textiles, pattern making, or cut-and-sew manufacturing. Work Environment This position works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires travel to supplier locations, including potential international travel. Safety protocols and PPE requirements must be followed at Galvion and supplier facilities. Why Join Galvion? Join a collaborative team where your engineering and quality expertise will directly contribute to better products, stronger supplier performance, improved manufacturing processes, and increased customer satisfaction .

Location:

Newport, Vermont Department:

Quality Reports to: Director, Quality Assurance Galvion is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or provincial laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, and other employment-related decisions. Galvion complies with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws.