The scope of duties expands with each career level.

Common Responsibilities — All QE Levels

• Support and improve product and process quality in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, and customer requirements.
• Document nonconformances and participate in root cause and corrective action activities.
• Support manufacturing, inspection, calibration, and engineering as required.
• Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits.
• Review and support First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Support new product introduction and change implementation.
• Maintain and improve quality metrics and reporting.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Ensure quality activities add value to customers and the business.
• Consistently demonstrate Ausco’s 30 Specifications values, promoting a positive,
  respectful, and high-integrity workplace culture.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Balance multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Level-Specific Responsibilities

Junior Quality Engineer

• Work in a support role on quality and process improvement activities.
• Assist with documenting nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Support customer RMAs and internal issue resolution.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing FAIRs.
• Support calibration system activities and recordkeeping.
• Assist with process documentation validation, including PS, AWIs, and Lessons Learned.
• Participate in internal audits with guidance.
• Work on tasks of limited complexity under supervision.

Quality Engineer

• Independently manage nonconformances and corrective actions using structured RCA tools.
• Review and approve process documentation and inspection plans.
• Participate actively in customer interactions and audits.
• Support supplier quality activities and selection processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and support PFMEA development.
• Review Engineering Orders and process changes.
• Analyze quality data and recommend process improvements.
• Work on projects of moderate to high complexity.

Senior Quality Engineer

• Serve as technical quality authority for products and processes.
• Lead root cause investigations using 5-Why, 8D, and similar methodologies.
• Interface directly with customers regarding quality issues and field failures.
• Act as customer quality representative for source inspections.
• Lead quality aspects of new product introduction.
• Approve EOs, process routers, inspection plans, and FAIRs.
• Mentor, coach, and train new hires and colleagues to build capability, reinforce best
  practices, and foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive culture that encourages
  collaboration and positive interactions across the team.
• Drive preventative action and risk reduction strategies.
• Work on the most complex quality issues with broad business impact.

Quality Manager

• Maintain and lead the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Serve as Management Representative for ISO 9001 / AS9100.
• Lead registrar, customer, and internal audits.
• Plan, conduct, and review Management Review meetings.
• Establish, monitor, and improve quality KPIs.
• Oversee corrective action system for effectiveness and timeliness.
• Manage supplier approval, monitoring, and delegated source requirements.
• Lead quality strategy, documentation control, and compliance initiatives.
• Support senior leadership with quality system reporting and planning.
• Mentor, coach, and train new hires and colleagues to build capability, reinforce best
  practices, and foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive culture that encourages
  collaboration and positive interactions across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with company strategy.