Quality Engineer

Leidos Defence Systems Sector is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its team. The successful candidate will oversee quality data and reports, approve quality notes on purchase requisitions, and work with program engineers to support program requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality data and reports
• Approve quality notes on purchase requisitions
• Work with program engineers to support program requirements
• Ensure CDRL compliance
• Create manufacturing non-conformances
• Document non-conforming materials and coordinate material reviews and dispositions
• Ensure non-conformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering
• Conduct meetings for status and failure analysis
• Track program quality metrics through Power BI and other reporting software
• Approve final data packages prior to delivery
• Notify government customers of non-conformances
• Ensure root cause and corrective actions on non-conformances are completed
• Report process changes to management
• Track and complete issued NCRs and report through program channels
• Problem-solve non-conformances and conduct root cause investigations on assembly components

Requirements:

• BS degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience or master's with 4 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing quality control
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment
• Experience with internal and external suppliers
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements
• Knowledge of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers
• Basic knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings with GD&T
• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment
• Experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports
• US citizenship and possession of a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• CQE certification
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations
• Six Sigma certification