Quality Systems Improvement Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group•Columbia City, IN

About The Position

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide. Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Position Summary The Quality Systems Improvement Engineer works within the Quality Assurance department to drive process improvements cross-functionally. This includes utilizing various software to identify issues/inefficiencies, taking ownership, and leading the improvement project to completion.

Requirements

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) and 4+ years of related experience.
May be required to maintain security clearance.
This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Experience working within various software packages and utilizing database querying languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of quality awareness.
Attend meetings for Quality, report on progress, and communicate roadblocks to completing tasks.
Develop/improve and lead implementation of Quality processes to increase efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
Analyze Quality data to drive continuous improvement utilizing software such as Power BI, TIPQA, Epicor, SigmaSure, and Microsoft SSMS.
Own all aspects of TIPQA including administration, upgrades, and maintenance.
Works with cross-functional team members and outside experts as required to coordinate the analysis of data review and analysis in support of final root cause and corrective action determination.
Ensure the products & processes are within customer quality systems specifications and comply with AS9100.
Develop new approaches to problem solving identified during quality assurance activities.
Serve as a quality assurance resource cross functionally for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
Report to programs on quality issues, trends, and losses.
Performs in-process quality monitoring of factory assembly lines and engineering assembly labs.
Assists with compiling, writing and delivering training on quality standards and company processes.
All staff is required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety by adhering to established safety policies and procedures, to not willfully place at risk the health or safety of any individual and to wear personal protective equipment as specified in work instructions.