Quality Engineer

Riverbend Energetics is seeking a detail-oriented and technically rigorous Quality Engineer to join our Quality department in support of the design, manufacture, and delivery of life-critical energetic components for the U.S. defense industry. In this role, you will serve as a key guardian of product integrity, ensuring that our electric/stab detonators, CAD/PAD systems, and other energetic devices meet the stringent quality and safety standards demanded by our military customers and governing regulations.

This is a high-impact position where your work directly contributes to the readiness and safety of U.S. warfighters.

Riverbend Energetics is seeking a detail-oriented and technically rigorous Quality Engineer to join our Quality department in support of the design, manufacture, and delivery of life-critical energetic components for the U.S. defense industry. In this role, you will serve as a key guardian of product integrity, ensuring that our electric/stab detonators, CAD/PAD systems, and other energetic devices meet the stringent quality and safety standards demanded by our military customers and governing regulations.

This is a high-impact position where your work directly contributes to the readiness and safety of U.S. warfighters.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria for energetic components in accordance with applicable military specifications, customer requirements, and internal documentation
• Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections, including review of First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, lot acceptance testing, and non-conforming material dispositions
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier escapes, driving timely and effective closure of Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
• Support and participate in internal audits, customer source inspections, and Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) visits, serving as a primary point of contact for quality-related inquiries
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to review and approve process changes, engineering orders, and new product introductions from a quality assurance perspective
• Analyze quality data and metrics - including scrap, yield, and defect trends - to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives across production operations
• Maintain and support the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and applicable regulatory requirements, including calibrated measurement equipment and documentation control

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment subject to regulated or highly controlled processes
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa/fishbone) and corrective action processes
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or an equivalent Quality Management System standard
• Familiarity with military specifications, standards, and engineering drawing interpretation, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Proficiency with quality tools including control plans, FMEAs, MSA/gauge R&R, and statistical process control (SPC)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with customers, government representatives, and cross-functional teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, ordnance, or energetic materials industry
• Familiarity with ATF, DoD, and/or DDESB regulations governing the manufacture and handling of explosive or energetic components
• Experience supporting Government Source Inspection (GSI) and DCSA/DCMA oversight activities
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent professional certification
• Experience conducting AS9100 internal audits
• Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls and handling requirements relevant to electro-explosive devices (EEDs)

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and defense/energetics background
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful national defense programs in a specialized, technically challenging field where quality is never optional
• A collaborative, safety-first work culture at a growing…