Quality Engineer Weekend Shift
About The Position
Leidos’ Defense Sector, Colorado Manufacturing Facility, is seeking a Quality Engineer for its weekend shift. The role supports aerospace and defense manufacturing and ensures machined components and assemblies meet quality standards and applicable drawings, specifications, procedures, customer requirements, and regulations. The position supports documentation, troubleshooting, inspection, and nonconformance tracking for mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. The role is part of a fast-paced manufacturing environment where attention to detail, self-direction, teamwork, and independent decision-making are important. The scheduled shift is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The position is based at the Colorado manufacturing facility, with residency in or willingness to relocate to the Colorado Springs–Monument–Pueblo area required. Relocation assistance may be offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree with 2 or more years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience working with nonconforming 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 ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, CAD models, specifications, contract quality requirements, and other documents, including review and approval of AS9102 First Article Inspection.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
- 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.
- Ability to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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 reviewing contracts, Statements of Work, Performance Specifications, and related documents.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with Zeiss GOM Inspect software and ATOS 5 3D scanning inspection.
- 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 or 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, inspection checklists, and process plans.
- Participate in process development and proofing to incorporate quality attributes into 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, including final dispositions with engineering.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances, findings, and requirement escapes.
- Support collection of Quality Metrics.
- Work with internal teams and site leadership to pursue corrective actions and improvement opportunities and ensure timely completion under Leidos policies.
- Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Support and document internal site quality audits, report results, and document findings.
- Lead process improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
