Quality Engineer

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology.

Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

The Quality Engineer I performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Assists in developing quality control policies and evaluates production limitations.

• Responsible for support of manufacturing operations as related to quality of the product or other area of responsibility.
• Use quality and continuous improvement tools including Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC to develop appropriate measurement systems to evaluate product quality.
• Execute continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing process variation, improving defect prevention and detection, and enhanced product reliability.
• Proactively resolve product process and system issues, drive improvement in process design, layout, and operational performance.
• Provide KPIs to management at defined intervals.
• Applies failure analysis and root cause analysis as required within the quality engineering discipline.
• Support product development utilizing the APQP process.
• Performs audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and ISO-9001/AS9100.
• Lead Corrective and Preventative Action teams utilizing RCCA methodology
• May be required to provide training and/or direction to quality inspectors, technicians or manufacturing operators.
• Uses Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
• Keeps accurate and complete records of quality engineering activities.
• Generates and submits quality documentation.
• Conduct validations of production processes to ensure compliance to specifications.
• May require input to bid and proposal activities.
• Interfaces with customers on quality-related issues.
• May be required to participate in field test of product.

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or Quality or, related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 0-1 years of experience in Quality or relevant field.

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lead Root Cause and Corrective Action teams.
• Internal auditor training (preferably from a certifying body)
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Certification (can be obtained during employment)
• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Nominal travel required
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
  
  The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
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