9,032 Manufacturing Qa jobs in the United States

Manufacturing QA Technician
March Air Reserve Base, CA 48081

• 2nd Shift M-F 11:30am - 8pm, potential for OT when others are on vacation or out sick as well as peak season (Sept - Jan)

Note: MUST be legally authorized to work in the United States.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results
• Maintaining daily records and data entry
• Performing internal audits and following hold procedures for non-compliant products
• Equipment calibration and troubleshooting
• Preparing for inspections and driving continuous improvement
• Performing lab testing procedures including microbial plating, component analysis, and environmental swabbing
• Inspecting equipment and plant areas for sanitation and regulatory compliance
• Conducting sensory analysis on milk and other products
• Reporting daily issues associated with production to supervisors
• Monitoring all CCP records and frequencies
• Following up on customer complaints and corresponding with production
• Managing product specifications and maintaining policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety, and regulatory compliance
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment
• Demonstrating ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance
• Maintain inventory on laboratory supplies
• Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field, or EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical, and Organoleptic Testing
• Knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Sanitation Practices
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in Windows-based PC programs especially Intermediate Excel experience
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work alone or with a team, multitask, and manage time effectively
• Good time management and customer service orientation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Is there possibility this assignment will be extended? - Yes
• Is there possibility this assignment will convert to full time? - Yes, pending worker performance.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related science , or equivalent experience.
• HACCP certified ; SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Knowledge of microbiological, physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing .
• Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety are adhered to.
• Implement plant sanitation programs as directed by Quality Management .
• Evaluate trends from test results , develop plans to correct deficiencies, and communicate these plans to employees and management.
• Implement quality control processes/testing to meet Safeway quality standards and ensure products are within specification.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility .
• Strong nalytical and problem-solving skills .
• Utilize and maintain inventory of laboratory and sanitation supplies .
• Strong oral and written communication skills .
• bility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in Windows-based PC programs .
• Experience with lab test equipment and maintenance .
• Knowledge of HACCP .
• Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Sanitation Practices (GSPs), Food Safety, and Occupational Safety .
• bility to lift up to 50 lbs .

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results .
• Ensure daily records are kept and maintained.
• Perform data entry, tracking, and interpretation .
• Follow QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specification products.
• Must possess the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) .
• ssist in maintaining a 5-S rating of " " .
• Be flexible with working hours .
• Perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting .
• Carry out other duties as assigned .
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives .
• Meet with the supervisor daily to discuss any production-related issues.
• Monitor all Critical Control Point (CCP) records and frequencies .
• Follow up on customer complaints and correspond with production teams.
• Manage product specifications .
• Coordinate the HACCP team .
• Maintain and implement policies and procedures , including training related to GMPs, Food Safety, and regulatory compliance .
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills .
• dapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment .
• Communicate effectively to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency .
• Manage multiple tasks and duties related to food safety and regulatory compliance .

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role

You'll play a key role in bridging the gap between product design and scalable production. You will lead the manufacturing process for autonomy hardware integration into trucks, troubleshoot on-site build issues, and drive quality assurance initiatives to ensure high reliability and production efficiency. This is a hands-on, on-site role that requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.
What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end manufacturing process for integrating autonomy hardware into trucks.
• Develop and maintain assembly procedures, inspection checklists, and documentation to ensure build consistency and traceability.
• Collaborate closely with the design, integration, and production teams to rapidly resolve build issues and implement corrective actions.
• Define and implement QA processes including inspection plans, failure analysis protocols, and defect tracking.
• Analyze quality data and product metrics to identify trends, systemic issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead build events and validation activities, including first article inspections and in-process audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and QA processes to increase reliability and throughput.
• Serve as a key technical resource at the manufacturing site, escalating issues and coordinating solutions with internal engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturer to establish processes
• Perform various tests and inspections on raw materials, parts and finished trucks to verify that specified processes are met
• Ensure and adhere to industry standards, regulations, and company policies

What we're looking for

• 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles in automotive, aerospace, or hardware tech industries.
• Strong hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, harness routing, sensor installation, and system-level testing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing process control, quality standards, and root cause analysis tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset with a bias for action.
• Comfortable working on-site in a dynamic and collaborative production environment.
• Proficiency with QA and documentation tools (e.g., PLM systems, spreadsheets, issue trackers like JIRA).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile - with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.
Notable News

• Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
• Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
• Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations ('Freight-Only') at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
• Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
• Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
• Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
• Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
• Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment's sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

Job Title: Senior QA Specialist

Division: L'Oreal Operations

Location: North Little Rock, AR

Reports To: Senior Manager - Quality Assurance

Who We Are: For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

What We Are Looking For:

* Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, quality safety, or related field is preferred.
* Minimum of 4 years' experience in quality assurance, preferably within pharmaceuticals or consumer products industry.
* Strong knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements (ISO 9001, ISO 22716, FDA 21 CFR 210 and 211). ISO 17025 is a plus.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and precision.
* Good computer skills with proficiency of Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
* SAP experience is a plus.

What You Will Do:

Quality Management:

* Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures for cosmetics manufacturing.
* Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality standards.
* Review batch records of finished products for release to market as the responsible quality unit.

Process Monitoring:

* Monitor production processes to identify deviations and non-conformities, providing real-time feedback to production teams.
* Collaborate with production staff to address quality-related issues promptly and effectively.
* Conduct root cause analysis for quality non-conformances, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Analyze quality data and trends, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective/preventive actions as necessary.

Regulatory Compliance:

* Stay updated on relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to color cosmetics manufacturing.
* Ensure all products meet legal and regulatory requirements for quality.
* Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.
* Lead Auditor for internal and 3rd party inspections.

Training Management:

* Provide training and guidance to employees on quality assurance procedures, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with internal plant teams to ensure seamless integration of quality processes into daily production activities.
* Mentor junior quality assurance staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

* Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement initiatives to achieve quality.

General Job Duties

* Manage the onsite equipment calibration program with a 3rd party company.
* Lead auditor for corporate, Internal, and 3rd party audits by providing requested documentation. Ensure CAPAs are initiated, and action plans are implemented for closure.
* Lead the supplier quality program by conducting necessary virtual or onsite audits and issue final reports for corporate, implementing continuous improvement processes with them as it relates to control test certification, trending data for master plan projects, and communication of nonconformances and coordinating action plans with them.
* Manage the quality revalidation process for processing and packaging equipment.
* Lead trainer on QA team for quality training on GMP topics as it relates to site's SHEQ (safety, health, environment, quality) program.
* Actively update documents to ensure compliance to established quality requirements.
* Facilitate the training documentation for new corporate methods and procedures to ensure compliance.
* This position could require up to 20% travel for supplier management or corporate trainings.

What's In It for You:

* Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
* Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
* Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
* Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
* Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
* Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

To learn more about L'Oréal's commitment to sustainability, please click HERE

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting (email protected). If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other.

Job Title : Senior QA Specialist

Division: L'Oreal Operations

Location: North Little Rock, AR

Reports To: Senior Manager - Quality Assurance

Who We Are: For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Operations , we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, quality safety, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in quality assurance, preferably within pharmaceuticals or consumer products industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements (ISO 9001, ISO 22716, FDA 21 CFR 210 and 211). ISO 17025 is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and precision.
• Good computer skills with proficiency of Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• SAP experience is a plus.

What You Will Do:

Quality Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures for cosmetics manufacturing.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality standards.
• Review batch records of finished products for release to market as the responsible quality unit.

Process Monitoring:

• Monitor production processes to identify deviations and non-conformities, providing real-time feedback to production teams.
• Collaborate with production staff to address quality-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality non-conformances, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze quality data and trends, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective/preventive actions as necessary.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay updated on relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to color cosmetics manufacturing.
• Ensure all products meet legal and regulatory requirements for quality.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.
• Lead Auditor for internal and 3rd party inspections.

Training Management:

• Provide training and guidance to employees on quality assurance procedures, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal plant teams to ensure seamless integration of quality processes into daily production activities.
• Mentor junior quality assurance staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement initiatives to achieve quality.

General Job Duties

• Manage the onsite equipment calibration program with a 3rd party company.
• Lead auditor for corporate, Internal, and 3rd party audits by providing requested documentation. Ensure CAPAs are initiated, and action plans are implemented for closure.
• Lead the supplier quality program by conducting necessary virtual or onsite audits and issue final reports for corporate, implementing continuous improvement processes with them as it relates to control test certification, trending data for master plan projects, and communication of nonconformances and coordinating action plans with them.
• Manage the quality revalidation process for processing and packaging equipment.
• Lead trainer on QA team for quality training on GMP topics as it relates to site's SHEQ (safety, health, environment, quality) program.
• Actively update documents to ensure compliance to established quality requirements.
• Facilitate the training documentation for new corporate methods and procedures to ensure compliance.
• This position could require up to 20% travel for supplier management or corporate trainings.

What's In It for You:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

To learn more about L'Oréal's commitment to sustainability, please click HERE

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting (email protected). If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other.

Manufacturing & QA Engineer (IoT + DoD Hardware)

Job Locations

US-VA-Tysons

Job ID

2025-12964

# of Openings

1

Category

Information Technology

Benefit Type

Salaried High Fringe/Full-Time

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We're hiring a Manufacturing & QA Engineer to lead the test, provisioning, and outbound processes for our next-gen IoT tracking tags. You'll manage everything from factory-level validation to secure key injection, final QA, and shipment readiness. This is a mission-critical, hands-on role that ensures every device we ship is reliable, secure, and ready to deploy.

You'll work alongside RF engineers, embedded developers, and our GM of Hardware to stand up clean, repeatable processes that scale-from single units to full-rate production.

What You'll Do

Develop and manage test plans, QA procedures, and factory validation workflows.
• Build and maintain test fixtures, scripts, and semi-automated tools to ensure performance and reliability.
• Lead the secure provisioning process, including FIPS 140-3 compliant key injection, secure boot config, and device personalization.
• Manage serialization, traceability, and production records for each shipped device.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to validate output, drive yield improvements, and support line bring-up.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective action efforts for field or factory failures.
• Coordinate final QA checks, packaging, and logistics handoff to ensure devices leave ready for mission use.
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and ops teams to optimize for manufacturability and field-readiness.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 3-6 years of experience in hardware manufacturing, QA, or test engineering.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, RF devices, or low-power IoT hardware.
• Familiar with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, and power measurement tools.
• Comfortable building and documenting provisioning workflows, especially around cryptographic key injection and secure configuration.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFT and how to translate test data into design feedback.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, EMS providers, or pilot-scale production lines.
• S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with secure hardware provisioning, FIPS 140-3 workflows, or key management.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD testing, IP67/IP68 enclosures, or ruggedized product requirements.
• Familiarity with tools like Python, Bash, or Node.js for test automation or provisioning.
• Experience creating or managing traceability systems for serialized hardware products.
• Exposure to packaging and logistics workflows for secure hardware delivery to DoD customers.

Why This Role Matters

When a device hits the field, it has to be bulletproof-and secure. You're the final line of defense between the bench and the battlefield. If you thrive on precision, reliability, and delivering real capability, this is your role.

Secure the handoff. Apply today.

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact
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Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Manufacturing & QA Engineer to lead the test, provisioning, and outbound processes for our next-gen IoT tracking tags. You’ll manage everything from factory-level validation to secure key injection, final QA, and shipment readiness. This is a mission-critical, hands-on role that ensures every device we ship is reliable, secure, and ready to deploy.

You’ll work alongside RF engineers, embedded developers, and our GM of Hardware to stand up clean, repeatable processes that scale—from single units to full-rate production.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage test plans, QA procedures, and factory validation workflows.
• Build and maintain test fixtures, scripts, and semi-automated tools to ensure performance and reliability.
• Lead the secure provisioning process, including FIPS 140-3 compliant key injection, secure boot config, and device personalization.
• Manage serialization, traceability, and production records for each shipped device.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to validate output, drive yield improvements, and support line bring-up.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective action efforts for field or factory failures.
• Coordinate final QA checks, packaging, and logistics handoff to ensure devices leave ready for mission use.
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and ops teams to optimize for manufacturability and field-readiness.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of experience in hardware manufacturing, QA, or test engineering.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, RF devices, or low-power IoT hardware.
• Familiar with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, and power measurement tools.
• Comfortable building and documenting provisioning workflows, especially around cryptographic key injection and secure configuration.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFT and how to translate test data into design feedback.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, EMS providers, or pilot-scale production lines.
• S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with secure hardware provisioning, FIPS 140-3 workflows, or key management.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD testing, IP67/IP68 enclosures, or ruggedized product requirements.
• Familiarity with tools like Python, Bash, or Node.js for test automation or provisioning.
• Experience creating or managing traceability systems for serialized hardware products.
• Exposure to packaging and logistics workflows for secure hardware delivery to DoD customers.

Why This Role Matters

When a device hits the field, it has to be bulletproof—and secure. You’re the final line of defense between the bench and the battlefield. If you thrive on precision, reliability, and delivering real capability, this is your role.

Secure the handoff. Apply today.

**Job Description:**
+ **Shift Hours: 6-4:30 PM PST+ OT as needed.**
+ Responsible for the final quality audit before shipment of systems, upgrades, and miscellaneous ship kits.
+ Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Master Scheduling, Production Control, Material handlers, Dock personnel and Packing contractors to ensure audits and quality inspections are completed so that products ship on time.
+ Demonstrate proficiency with SAP SW as well as the MS Office suite.
+ Clear communication and strong collaborative skills
+ Persevere against challenging and time constrained issues.
+ Inventing creative solutions to problems to ensure the job gets done on time.
+ Provide constructive process improvement recommendations.
+ Redline procedures as appropriate.
+ Assist in the training and development of new hires.
+ Support other product lines in plant clearance activities when necessary.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Auditing material against BOMs.
+ Evaluating the quality of packaging.
+ Visual spot check of part quality.
+ Ensure proper labelling of parts.
+ Consolidating piece parts into the correct shipping bin.
+ Working with Production Control and/or Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues.
+ Coordinate material movement out of clean room.
+ Creating and maintaining Plant Clearance audit records.
**Experience:**
+ Quality Control exp. for Packaging & Production audits for semiconductor or manufacturing clients
**Skills:**
+ Auditing material against BOMs
+ Quality Control
+ SAP SW
+ MS Office suite
**Education:**
+ HS or equivalent practical experience.
**About US Tech Solutions:**
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact.

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Specialist I/II Manufacturing is responsible for assuring products, processes, facilities, documentation, and systems conform to quality standards, internal procedures, systems, and governmental regulations. This position will provide a broad range of quality oversight for activities that support bulk drug substance manufacturing. This position will be responsible for review and approval of executed procedures, equipment logs, and batch records supporting all aspects of cGMP operations.

Position Responsibilities:

* Perform compliance review on the following executed records: batch and solution record (includes on-the-floor review of records) and associated forms, in-process data, and applicable logs


* Author new and revised Standard Operating Procedures, Forms/Logs, Master Batch Records and Solution Records


* Support Manufacturing changeover process


* Work directly with manufacturing, the laboratory and other departments responsible for GMP activities to resolve deviations and other compliance issues in a timely manner


* Author, review, and approve deviation investigations


* Support client batch record review process


* Support QA Raw Material group with release of raw materials as needed


* Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.



Position Requirements:

QA Specialist I: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience

QA Specialist II: Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience

Experience in a cGMP QA environment or equivalent is preferred.

Salary Range:

Specialist I: $55,000 - $5,900

Specialist II: 74,000 - 102,300

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

About KBI:

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds - regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status - and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

Please note: Our pre-employment drug screening includes substances that are legal in Colorado but remain illegal under federal law, such as marijuana. A positive result for these substances may result in disqualification from employment consideration.

KBI Biopharma is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must inform KBI Biopharma of their vaccination status and must submit their vaccination status. All vaccinated employees are required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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