Sr. Quality Engineer - Archbald, PA

About the role

You will be the Quality Engineer Sr. for the Quality Engineering team, responsible for delivering world-class quality assurance support to the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) circuit-card assembly line. This role drives end-to-end quality initiatives to keep hardware production on schedule and compliant, working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where your contributions directly impact national security.

This position is located in Archbald, Pennsylvania and requires special access, necessitating U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Chair Material Review Boards and facilitate Corrective Action Boards.
• Provide inspection and test support, and manage disposition of non-conforming material.
• Prepare and execute First Article Inspections (FAIs), Process Line Verifications (PLVs), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).
• Communicate effectively with customers, program teams, and other functional departments.
• Conduct Hardware Quality Assessments (HQAs) and Program Status Reviews (PSRs).
• Support internal and external audits while driving continuous process improvements.
• Multi-task, meet deadlines, and support engineering activities related to special process surveys and supplier issues, including occasional travel.

Requirements

• STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience, 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree, or equivalent combined education/experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for developing quality standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products (electronic assemblies).
• Knowledge of Configuration Management and control processes.
• Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Must pass visual acuity and color perception exam.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues.
• Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience, including developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures for inspection.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, and/or NQA-1/10CFR50 Appendix B.
• IPC 610/620 and/or J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience with control and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Project management, leadership, and delegation abilities with strong problem-solving skills and corrective action techniques.
• Audit, Process Line Verification, and/or Hardware Quality Assessment experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Education Assistance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based, not guaranteed).

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $76,700 – $142,500. Salary is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations.