Quality Engineer

About the role

Applies quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and research & development for make‑and‑buy products. Performs technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings, and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to ensure quality standards are in place.

Responsibilities

• Engage in product failure investigations, material review board (MRB) decisions, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure corrective measures meet reliability standards and compliance requirements.
• Develop strategies and systems to improve internal and supplier performance and productivity.
• Evaluate quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment.
• Conduct product quality tests and perform statistical analysis on non‑conforming products or materials.
• Participate in supplier selection processes and maintain certification programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with Procure‑to‑Pay or SAP.
• Experience in one of the following disciplines: Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (requires an Interim Secret prior to start).

Desired Skills

• Technical bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience with Supply Chain Quality Engineering.
• Proven defect resolution through effective root‑cause corrective action.
• Quality MRB certification.
• Lean Six‑Sigma Green Belt.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.