Quality Engineer

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship Required. In this role, the Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems within a low-rate automotive-style manufacturing environment. The QE ensures that all requirements are met across multiple assembly stages, including Engine Testing, Sub-assemblies, Main Line, Garage, Testing, and Paint & Processing. The successful candidate will act as a critical link between production and quality, collaborating with cross-functional support organizations to investigate, document, and resolve complex issues inherent in military vehicle build processes. This role requires a proactive approach to continuous improvement, utilizing quality tools and data analytics to drive corrective actions and ensure total conformance to technical specifications and customer requirements. System Ownership: Develop and modify quality control protocols for in-process, partially finished, and finished tracked vehicle products. Process Validation: Validate processes, procedures, parts, and final vehicles to ensure 100% conformance to engineering specs and customer requirements. Data-Driven Improvement: Monitor input and Pareto quality data to identify defect trends and nonconformities; present findings to leadership to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate and lead project efforts with cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve production bottlenecks and quality escapes. Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing activities align with ISO 9001 standards and internal client quality governance. QA/QC Fundamentals: Deep understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles. Regulatory Knowledge: Practical experience operating within ISO 9001 quality management systems. Problem Solving: Proven background in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques specific to low-rate production environments. Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and engineering specifications. Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Communication: Highly organized with the ability to communicate technical issues effectively to both shop-floor personnel and executive leadership. Manufacturing Environment: Proven experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly or automotive environment, specifically with low-rate, high-complexity assemblies. Quality Systems: Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining quality control protocols within an ISO 9001 certified environment. Technical Analysis: Experience using Pareto charts and other data analysis tools to identify defect trends and implement corrective actions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: A track record of leading cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve production issues and quality escapes. Technical Documentation: Experience interpreting engineering blueprints and technical drawings to validate part conformance. Leadership: (For HS Diploma candidates) Proven experience in a lead or supervisory role, managing quality workflows or personnel. Bachelor's Degree: 2+ years of relevant quality engineering experience. Associate's Degree: 4+ years of relevant quality engineering experience. High School Diploma: 8+ years of relevant experience, including a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role.