Quality Engineer

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers.

The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

ERG is seeking an experienced engineer or scientist to support quality management in an ISO 9001:2015‑compliant manufacturing environment. This position will involve working closely with government and contractor employees to meet all technical and local quality requirements. Duties include guiding and assisting with quality control, auditing, and oversight; developing and reviewing quality documentation; assessing production readiness; conducting area and process‑specific quality data management and reporting;

problem solving; and performing other best quality control and ISO 9001:2015 practices.

The selected candidate will design and implement strategies and team initiatives to meet the federal client's vision, mission, and goals; be able to manage multiple efforts at the same time while collaborating on ideas and resources within and across departments; and develop an understanding of processes and practices closely related to quality and safety. This position is full‑time at the federal site in McAlester, Oklahoma, and will include interaction with and support from ERG personnel.

• Use advanced engineering and/or scientific techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures
• Guide and assist with quality control, problem solving, document and production readiness reviews, quality auditing and oversight, area and process‑specific quality data management and reporting, metrics, and other best quality control and ISO 9001:2015 practices
• Review quality documents such as technical data packages (TDPs), quality project plans (QPPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and shop travelers (S/Ts)
• Work closely with production engineers to ensure all technical and local quality requirements are met
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, the results of audits, reviews, and engineering efforts, as required. Lead teams carrying out these efforts and assist with training activities
• Design and implement strategies and team initiatives to achieve the vision, mission, and goals
• Manage multiple efforts simultaneously while collaborating on ideas and resources within the department
• Collaborate within and across departments and develop an understanding of their processes and practices closely related to quality and safety
• Promote a safe working environment, reduce operational costs, and address and correct possible hazards

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering or science discipline
• At least 5 years of experience related to manufacturing (e.g., energetics, chemicals, plastics, petroleum, automotives, food, pharmaceuticals)
• Knowledge of analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific and/or engineering work
• Ability to plan and coordinate individual assignments to meet project goals
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to make oral, electronic, and written communication presentations to technical groups
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or similar Quality Management System
• Expert knowledge of quality engineering principles, best practices, and disciplines
• Ability to evaluate the root cause of problems with fishbone diagrams, 5Y, and other methods
• Working knowledge of statistical process control and how to apply the X‑bar, P and R charts, histograms, and other techniques
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Ability to understand and be able to participate in technical reviews, such as design reviews, test reviews, and production readiness reviews
• Ability to evaluate written quality or inspection procedures and production activities for…