Advanced Quality Engineer

We're seeking an experienced Advanced Quality Engineer to support the development and production of highly engineered products within a regulated environment. In this role, you'll help design, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

• Work on advanced technologies supporting critical national security missions
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and root cause corrective action initiatives
• Gain exposure to complex products, rigorous quality standards, and highly regulated environments

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence product quality, operational excellence, and customer success. You'll work cross-functionally to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and support innovative technologies that have real-world impact.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Develop and implement quality plans based on customer requirements and internal quality standards
• Monitor manufacturing, assembly, and test activities to ensure compliance with quality requirements
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support engineering change, deviation, and configuration management processes
• Conduct audits, process surveillance, and compliance assessments
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to improve product quality and performance

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field, OR 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree
• 3+ years of experience supporting quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or product quality initiatives
• 3+ years of experience performing root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities
• 3+ years of experience working within ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMI, ISO 14001, ANSI, EIA, or similar quality management standards
• 2+ years of experience conducting audits, inspections, surveillance activities, or compliance assessments
• 2+ years of experience supporting engineering change management, deviations, nonconformance management, or configuration control processes
• 2+ years of experience utilizing quality measurement, inspection, testing, and validation tools

• Experience with in defense, aerospace, medical device, automotive, nuclear, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience leading cross-functional continuous improvement projects
• Electro-mechanical product manufacturing experience
• Experience with quality metrics, data analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies used to improve quality and operational efficiency
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE, or related quality credentials
• Strong understanding of engineering processes, manufacturing operations, and quality system requirements

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen
• Overtime:
  May be required to support program and production schedules
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.

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