Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet or exceed design and process requirements.

As the Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for providing quality‑engineering expertise to support the program’s quality objectives, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

• Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes
• Updating planning and work instructions
• Analyzing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non‑conformances
• Leading program parts review and corrective‑action meetings
• Ensures corrective/ preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements
• Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance
• Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures
• Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place
• Engages in product failure investigations, and material review board decisions
• Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering flawless products to customers. This role offers direct impact on mission‑critical programs, exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace technology, and the opportunity to shape quality practices that support national security.

This position is in Ocala, Florida. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
-This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s level degree or higher in STEM
• Demonstrated experience with nonconformance management, corrective action, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and contractual requirements
• Experience supporting inspection planning, acceptance criteria, and defect disposition processes
• Proficiency in analyzing quality data and metrics to support risk-based decisions and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing schedules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program teams

• Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, including high-reliability or mission-critical hardware
• Experience applying AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting internal, customer, or regulatory audits
• Familiarity with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Familiarity with MRB, FRB, SPC, and risk mitigation tools
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing and enterprise systems (e.g., Apriso, SAP, Windchill)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or inspectors

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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