Sr Quality Engineer

Twenty-Six Defense • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer plans, devises, and implements quality assurance standards, instructions, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and production equipment. The role ensures precision, accuracy, and cost-effective compliance with contractual and company requirements while maintaining high quality levels for an assigned complex project or area. It provides technical support to inspection and test personnel, establishes project workmanship criteria, and develops test techniques and procedures as needed.

The position develops quality assurance programs and plans, supports the technical soundness of engineering programs, designs tests demonstrating product compliance with contract reliability and performance requirements, and evaluates product and process quality through experiments, audits, and analysis. It also oversees qualification and periodic testing requirements, reporting, and corrective actions. The role may include other duties assigned by supervisors or managers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; STEM preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive quality engineering experience, with success in complex environments, ideally in technology, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement projects, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Advanced knowledge of quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM; statistical analysis; and process improvement tools.
• Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, and industry-relevant regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with software for data analysis, reporting, and documentation, such as Minitab, JMP, or similar tools.
• Experience with test planning, inspection methods, and validation protocols.
• Excellent project management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of quality management principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish quality assurance programs and plans for an assigned project, product, or area in accordance with contract requirements and product specifications.
• Assure the technical soundness of engineering programs.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products or production equipment, including statistical process control (SPC) applications.
• Design tests to demonstrate product compliance with contractual reliability and performance requirements.
• Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel and establish project workmanship criteria.
• Conduct experiments and audits to evaluate product or process operating characteristics; analyze results and prepare reports recommending revisions or modifications to maintain or improve quality.
• Evaluate finished-product producibility and reliability and ensure established standards and regulations are met.
• Assist in determining equipment that maximizes operational effectiveness and minimizes cost.
• Analyze statistical data and trends, investigate failures to determine root causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze product specifications and manufacturing processes to determine the appropriate tests and test equipment.
• Identify and correct instrumentation malfunctions; redesign or modify complex test equipment and apply engineering technology to solve problems.
• Develop test techniques and methods for company products or components based on specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze engineering orders for their effects on test procedures.
• Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements, initiate required customer reports, and lead corrective actions for failures or defects.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and additional life and AD&D insurance are available.
• Flexible vacation and PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits, including long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Voluntary TRICARE supplement available for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior