Program Quality Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, biology).
• Possess ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, or specifications.
• Ability to manage a project or leading a process improvement.
• Demonstrates thorough attention to detail.
• Experienced with project management.
• Experienced leading or conducting Root Cause Analysis.

Job Code/Title

E9914:
Program Quality Engineer Stf

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This position supports the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program and related Strategic Programs as a Staff level Quality Engineer. In this role, you will perform as a lead quality engineer across two programs within a rapidly growing part of our Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) business. You will analyze processes and drive actions that reduce variation and improve consistency across engineering, procurement, production, and quality processes.

You will establish the core quality assurance requirements and mission assurance plans on these missions or coach others on how to do so.

You will utilize Quality Engineering methods and leadership to evaluate and initiate actions to identify and control sources of variation detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets.

• Lead root cause analysis and drive effective corrective action to improve processes.
• Analyze and generate quality metrics that might detect actionable trends in our processes.
• Develop core program mission assurance requirements and guide engineering counterparts to meet those requirements.
• Shape and lead process improvement strategy to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering counterparts to review, edit, and approve drawings.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Quality to proactively shape our supply chain requirements and improve supplier performance.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

The individual in this role must have a strong commitment to process improvement and be capable of balancing multiple projects and priorities. You will be dedicated to the critical responsibility of doing “what’s right” for the product and our customers at all times. Striving for excellence in every detail will be our final line of defense in ensuring a successful mission.

A continuous improvement mindset, focus on product quality, and the ability to work effectively with a team are key.

Employees working in this level of position typically have 8+ years of experience.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

• Green Belt Trained and certified
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality optimization in a production environment
• Deep knowledge of PR/MRB process
• Experience with SAP or VECAMS and data analytics to report trends and achieve results
• Resourceful self-starter possessing a learning orientation
• Leadership experience, prior team lead, and experience training / mentoring others
• 8+ years of related experience
• Secret clearance

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