Job Title:
Quality Engineer
Company: Advanced Input Systems
Location: Coeur D'Alene, ID
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About AIS AIS, a division of 1HMX, is a global leader in Human Machine eXperience (HMX) solutions, delivering innovative, high-performance products that power the future of human interaction with technology. Our portfolio includes electro-mechanical assemblies, virtual reality components, infection control interfaces, and industrial and medical display systems. With a focus on quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, we support a wide range of industries from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Position Summary The Quality Engineer supports day-to-day quality activities across manufacturing, suppliers, and product development at AIS, a 1HMX Brand. This role focuses on maintaining product quality, supporting inspections and audits, analyzing data, and driving corrective actions to improve processes and product performance across product lines, while working closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to strengthen quality systems, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Quality Support Support quality activities for manufacturing operations, including inspection, nonconformance tracking, and corrective actions. Assist with maintaining compliance with internal quality procedures and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001). Help ensure products meet defined quality, reliability, and customer requirements. Data Analysis & Problem Solving Collect, analyze, and report quality data such as defect trends, yield, and basic process capability metrics. Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, Fishbone, basic 8D). Assist with implementing and verifying corrective and preventive actions. Supplier & Incoming Quality Support supplier quality activities, including incoming inspections and basic supplier issue resolution. Assist with supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and follow-up activities. Help ensure purchased components meet specifications and quality expectations. Manufacturing & Engineering Collaboration Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, and process consistency. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by assisting with inspections, documentation, and quality planning. Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. Documentation & Audits Assist in maintaining quality records, work instructions, and inspection documentation. Support internal audits and external customer audits as needed. Prepare clear documentation and reports related to quality findings and improvements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. Experience working in engineering, or quality-related role in a manufacturing environment (internships or co-ops count). Strong interest in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement. Basic understanding of quality concepts such as inspections, nonconformances, corrective actions, and process control. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work collaboratively across teams. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems. Exposure to manufacturing processes such as electronics assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, or testing. Basic knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, PPAP, or control plans. Interest in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.