At a Glance
- Tasks: Own the Quality Management System and ensure product lines are audit-ready.
- Company: Join Vatn Systems, a leader in autonomous underwater vehicle technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic start-up environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative products while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Solid understanding of quality management systems and strong problem-solving abilities.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
The Quality Engineer is responsible for owning the fundamentals of the Quality Management System across our S6 and S12 product lines. Translates technical input from manufacturing, suppliers, and customers into root-caused corrective action, contract-compliant documentation, and closed-loop DFM feedback to design engineering. Beyond day-to-day quality engineering, this role builds and strengthens the QMS processes, tooling, and supplier quality practices that keep both product lines audit-ready as they scale from prototype to production.
Required Skills
- Solid understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and root cause problem-solving processes
- Ability to apply engineering/technical knowledge to quality decisions
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer/contract specifications
- Working knowledge of AS9102 and familiarity with CMM inspection data
- Some experience with supplier quality, including audits and corrective action, and comfort splitting that work with others as the team grows
- Ability to work cross-functionally between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- U.S. Person status required
- B.S. degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
Preferred Skills
- Experience in start-up environments
- Experience with unmanned/autonomous systems, subsea, or robotics
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
- Experience standing up a QMS at an early-stage or scaling company
- Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC)
Quality Engineer in Bristol employer: Vatn Systems
Vatn Systems is an exceptional employer for Embedded Firmware Engineers, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment in Bristol, RI. As a startup at the cutting edge of autonomous underwater vehicle technology, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters creativity and hands-on problem-solving, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving field. With a focus on impactful projects and a commitment to employee well-being, Vatn Systems provides a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in underwater exploration and security.
