Quality Engineer
About The Position
Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure machined components and assemblies meet quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, procedures, AS9100, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements. The position supports manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense products, including mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. It involves quality planning, inspection and test procedure development, process planning, nonconformance documentation and disposition, root-cause analysis, corrective action, audits, and process improvement. The engineer works collaboratively with engineers, inspectors, program teams, and site leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures and implementing Quality Management System documentation associated with AS9100.
- Ability to review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data, and develop and document quality verification procedures, plans, and work instructions, including AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation.
- Demonstrated experience communicating effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, CAD models, specifications, contract quality requirements, and other documents, including reviewing and approving AS9102 First Article Inspection.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Residency in the Colorado Springs area or willingness to relocate to the Colorado Springs–Monument–Pueblo, Colorado area.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- U.S. citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
- Experience with Zeiss GOM template creation and GOM Inspect software.
- Experience with Zeiss GOM blue light scanning and evaluation of results with GOM Inspect software.
- Experience reviewing contracts, statements of work, performance specifications, and related documents.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
- Experience working in a hardware manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Windchill PLM, Solumina MES, and Costpoint systems.
- Experience inspecting complex aerospace hardware and supporting Material Review Board processes.
- Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection and Acceptance Data Pack review and creation.
- Knowledge of AS5553 counterfeit prevention practices.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
- Perform site quality planning and analyze program Quality Assurance requirements.
- Develop inspection and test procedures, process plans, and inspection checklists.
- Participate in process development and proofing to ensure quality attributes are included in process plans and work instructions.
- Review and approve new and revised drawings and process plans.
- Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies, and completed assemblies.
- Document nonconforming materials and coordinate material reviews and dispositions with engineering.
- Support collection of Quality Metrics.
- Work with internal teams and site leadership on corrective actions and opportunities for improvement, ensuring timely completion as required by Leidos policies.
- Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal quality audits, document findings, and report results.
- Guide programs in establishing root causes and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes.
- Lead process improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
