Quality Assurance Engineer

An Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer based out of Gulfport, MS is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer II. This role sits at the center of the site's quality function, working closely with engineering and production to keep quality tight from incoming material through final inspection. Because this facility supports Navy defense work, the position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead internal audits and support third party QMS audits and source inspections
• Oversee supplier qualification and government property management
• Manage measurement system control and calibration records
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (CAPA) investigations
• Partner with engineering and production on quality planning across the production process

• BS in Composites, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related field such as Naval Architecture), or 3-6 years of hands‑on quality experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree
• AS9100 or ISO
  9001 experience preferred
• Solid Works (3D and 2D) proficiency a plus
• Composite materials or fabrication background a plus
• Strong technical writing skills for procedures and work instructions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain/maintain a US DoD Security Clearance

• Manufacturing environment requiring lifting up to 50 lbs and use of PPE (respirators, safety glasses, protective footwear)
• Occasional non-standard hours
• Low deductible health insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401K with 100% match up to 5%
• Minimum 8 paid holidays plus paid plant closure between Christmas and New Year's
• PTO starting at 120 hours/year, plus adverse weather and bereavement leave

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.