Description
As a Quality Engineer at Leidos' Colorado Manufacturing Facility, you will join the 2nd shift team from 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. This role directly impacts the performance and reliability of mission-critical hypersonic defense systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Performing site quality planning and analyzing program Quality Assurance (QA) requirements
- Developing inspection/test procedures and process plans
- Coordinating review of nonconformance documentation and supporting root cause/corrective action
- Participating in process development and proofing to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into process plans and work instructions
- Reviewing and approving new and revised drawings and process plans
- Performing quality inspections of components, subassemblies, and completed assemblies
- Documenting nonconforming materials and coordinating material reviews and dispositions
- Supporting the collection of Quality Metrics
- Working with internal teams and site leadership to proactively address corrective actions and opportunities for improvement
- Ensuring adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements
- Leading process improvement initiatives
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience
- Experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures, and implementing Quality Management System (QMS) documentation associated with AS9100
- Ability to review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data
- Demonstrated experience communicating effectively within a team environment
- Capability to perform in a collaborative engineering environment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs
- Residency in the Colorado Springs area, or willingness to relocate
- US Citizenship, and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
- Ability to work 2nd shift, 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Preferred qualifications include:
- US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance or higher
- Experience reviewing Contracts, Statements of Work, Performance Specifications
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- Experience working in a hardware manufacturing environment
- Experience with Windchill PLM, Solumina MES, and Costpoint systems
- Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection and Acceptance Data Pack review/creation
- Knowledge of AS5553 counterfeit prevention practices
The salary range for this position is $59,150.00 - $106,925.00.