Quality Engineer

About Day & Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and do what we say. We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition for the U.S. Military, our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire components to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience, our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – we put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the quality assurance processes for our Munitions & Government operations located in Texarkana, TX. Your expertise will be essential in leading quality engineering activities, coordinating inspections, and driving continuous improvement to ensure our components and finished products meet rigorous customer and regulatory standards. This role emphasizes collaboration across departments and requires a proactive approach to problem prevention and resolution, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of product excellence and operational integrity.

Leveraging your knowledge of quality systems and engineering principles, you will contribute significantly to the development and execution of program quality plans, helping to align internal efforts with customer requirements and industry best practices. Your leadership and coordination efforts will foster a culture of quality and accountability among team members, facilitating effective training, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.

This position offers the opportunity to influence quality outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing environment while advancing your professional skills within a company committed to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

• Deliver specialized Quality Engineering support to assigned programs by planning, initiating, and executing continuous improvement and defect prevention strategies utilizing advanced problem‑solving methodologies and data‑driven statistical analysis techniques. Ensure compliance with military and customer technical specifications to promptly address and resolve quality issues across supplier and internal manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) activities, including providing comprehensive training and guidance on the use of inspection methods, quality tools such as FMEA, process mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and the correct operation of inspection equipment. Facilitate team understanding and adherence to quality protocols.
• Design and implement quality engineering projects distinct to assigned programs, encompassing planning, execution, and detailed reporting to ensure that quality considerations are fully integrated into program deliverables and manufacturing workflows.
• Review and analyze incoming technical data for accuracy and compliance, maintaining thorough and organized documentation that supports ongoing QMS requirements and audits, ensuring readiness and traceability.
• Administer and manage all First Article Testing and product inspections for supplied parts and ammunition items, verifying compliance with acceptance criteria and program specifications to facilitate smooth production and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare detailed quality reports, maintain accurate records for all activities, and perform any additional duties assigned by management to support continuous operational excellence and quality assurance goals.

• Comprehensive understanding and consistent application of safe operational procedures, with the ability to effectively communicate safety protocols and enforce compliance among team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills fostering collaboration across various disciplines, enabling the creation of cohesive teams that drive project success and maintain operational flow.
• Advanced problem‑solving capabilities emphasizing innovative solution…