Lead Project Engineer

QCStaffer•Camden, AR

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Project Engineer Responsible Engineer Authority Camden, Arkansas | Full-Time | Onsite | 4x10 Schedule Relocation Assistance Available We’re hiring a Lead Project Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineer Authority (REA) supporting one or more high-impact defense and aerospace programs. This is a critical leadership role at a high-tech production facility in Camden, Arkansas, offering technical ownership over program design, manufacturing, and non-conformance resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of project engineering experience, OR Master’s Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, OR 13+ years of direct experience without a degree
Ability to assess and resolve production non-conformances
Knowledge of rocket propulsion components, systems engineering, and safety
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in CAD, GD&T, and materials/analysis tools
Experience designing and testing equipment, processes, or procedures
Root cause analysis and RCCA experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Six Sigma Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the engineering lead across production programs such as PAC-3, ATACMS, GMLRS, Javelin, and others
Provide real-time support for work-in-progress non-conformances, including evaluation, repair, and disposition
Optimize production processes to improve yield and resource utilization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management)
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conforming hardware
Represent engineering in the Material Review Board (MRB) processes
Apply DFMEA/PFMEA principles, design for manufacturability, and risk management