Valve Assembly & Testing Engineer

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Valve Assembly:
• Assemble aerospace-grade valves (e.g., solenoid, relief, check, control valves & Regulator) per engineering drawings, standard operating procedures, and customer specifications.
• Ensure clean handling and ESD precautions for sensitive components.
• Perform torquing, fitting, and sub-assembly integration with precision tools.
• Functional and Pressure Testing:
• Conduct hydrostatic, pneumatic, and flow testing for pressure validation.
• Perform leak testing using helium mass spectrometry, bubble, or pressure decay methods.
• Verify valve operation under varying flow and pressure conditions.
• Environmental Testing (As per MIL Standards):
  

• Thermal cycling / thermal shock
• High/low temperature operation and storage
• Vibration testing (random/sine per MIL-STD-810 or DO-160)
• Shock and drop tests
• Humidity and salt spray/corrosion resistance
• Altitude (low pressure) testing
• Document and interpret environmental test results; escalate failures with root cause and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with environmental test labs (in-house or external) for schedule and logistics.
• Quality and Documentation:
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams (for electro-mechanical valves), and specifications.
• Maintain traceable test reports, inspection records, and failure analysis documentation.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and validation documents for qualification programs.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer quality standards.
• Cross-functional and Continuous Improvement:
• Collaborate with design, production, and QA teams to resolve assembly and test issues.
• Provide technical input on design for testability (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Identify and drive process improvements for assembly and test efficiency.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Follow cleanroom, safety, and EHS protocols during test and assembly activities.
• Ensure adherence to ITAR, RoHS, and other regulatory requirements as applicable to defense exports.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on knowledge of MIL-STD-810 / MIL-STD-202 testing.
• Experience with test rigs, flow benches, pressure test equipment, thermal chambers, and vibration tables.
• Proficient in GD&T, torque tools, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Familiar with ERP and digital quality management systems.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with valves for ISRO, DRDO, HAL, or private aerospace vendors.
• Knowledge of FAA, EASA, or DO-160 environmental testing standards.
• Exposure to working in cleanroom or oxygen-cleaned environments.
  

Work Conditions:

• May involve exposure to thermal chambers, high-decibel test areas, and pressurized systems.
• Standing, lifting (up to 15 kg), and precision work under PPE may be required.
• Occasional travel to testing labs or customer sites for validation/testing support.