Quality Engineer III

Mercury Systems•Torrance, CA

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About The Position

Mercury Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to support its Quality Engineering team in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. The role serves as Quality Program Lead for multiple design, development, and production programs, ensuring that programs meet applicable plans, processes, specifications, and contractual requirements. The engineer supports continuous improvement, resolves complex quality challenges, and helps ensure product excellence across program lifecycles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Typically requires 4 or more years of experience performing Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering duties in a mission-critical environment.
Experience with corporate corrective action tools, ERP systems, and supplier portals.
Practical knowledge and experience with AS9100 Quality Management systems.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Knowledge of ANSI Z1.4 Sample Plans.
Experience working with Boeing, Raytheon, DCMA, or other Prime Customers.
Experience with Relance ETQ and Oracle ERP.
Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
AS9100 qualification.
An active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and improving standards and procedures.
Create quality, test, and inspection plans and reports.
Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO, AS9100, and ISO 17025 requirements through the Quality Management System.
Verify product accuracy or performance, prepare Failure Analysis Reports, and participate in FACAR analysis as necessary.
Analyze failures, determine root causes, and initiate corrective actions for product and internal process failures.
Perform supplier qualifications, visits, and audits.
Use internal and external customer feedback to drive continual improvement.
Implement, administer, and maintain the Quality Management System through the design, development, and production phases of Engineering and Production programs.
Interface with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations throughout the program lifecycle.
Review and perform first article inspections as required.
Review program documentation, including drawings, assemblies, procedures, and reports.
Perform other duties as necessary.