Quality Engineer

Beyond Begins Here

Build technology that will go to space!  Since 1994, Tethers Unlimited, an ARKA Group company, has provided advanced space technology solutions to our growing customer base in the National Security, Commercial, and Civilian Space sectors.  ARKA brings its 60 year legacy of innovation and execution to solve our customers' hardest problems. Our products include the latest advancements in satellite communication and control systems, security and encryption, mesh networking, robotics and gimbals. To continue to support our growing business, Tethers is looking for new team members who embody our core values:   Dedication to our Client’s Success, Innovation that Matters, and Trust and Personal Responsibility in all Relationships.

Join our team and take your career to the highest level. Think big, dream bigger.  Find Your Beyond.

 

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:  The Quality Engineer will work closely with Tether’s engineering, assembly, and testing teams to monitor and implement aerospace Quality Management best practices, including maintaining AS9100 certification standards.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Gather data and build metrics for manufactured products.
• Act as Quality Rep in MRB (Material Review Board).
• Participate on “red teams” for urgent resolutions.
• Participate in Safety meetings.
• Manage Problem Failure Reports and metrics.
• Facilitate Production Readiness Meetings for new products.
• Report metrics at Quality and Ops meetings.
• Perform Audits to ensure QMS (Quality Management System) is being followed.
• Log, Work and Manage Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Serve as a Quality Rep on the Change Review Board.
• Update supplier approval status and communicate vendor defects
• Serve as quality customer return focal for failure analysis and corrective action

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering, Quality, or Computer Science related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in a manufacturing quality certification program such as ISO 9001/AS9100
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Statistical analysis experience or related college courses
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and other software.
• Certified lead auditor

 

Working at Tethers Unlimited, an ARKA Group Company

Tethers Unlimited, an ARKA Group Company is located in beautiful Bothell, WA.   We hire problem-solvers, then trust and empower them to take ownership, lead decision-making, and deliver solutions on-time and on-budget for our customers. We offer challenging work with opportunities for independence and growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.  To support our team we offer a well-stocked kitchen, flexible work schedule arrangements, company-sponsored events including Sci-Fi movie premiers, Baseball Night, onsite break activities including gaming tournaments and BBQs, business casual attire, local trails for hiking and biking, and hybrid onsite/remote work options for many positions. 

 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to HSA account for qualified medical high deductible programs
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

 

Washington state pay range:  $90,000 to $130,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.  Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 25 lbs.  May encounter prolonged periods of sitting. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE ITAR COMPLIANCE:

• This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
• TUI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

 

Tethers Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.