Senior 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 the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment for an assigned complex project or area. The role ensures high quality and cost-effective compliance with contractual and Company requirements, provides technical support to inspection and test personnel, establishes project workmanship criteria, and develops test techniques and procedures.

The engineer develops Quality Assurance programs and plans, assures the technical soundness of engineering programs, conducts experiments and audits, evaluates product producibility and reliability, and analyzes statistical data and failures to determine root causes and prevent recurrence. The role also specifies test methods and equipment, oversees qualification and periodic testing, initiates customer reports, and leads corrective action efforts related to failures and defects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; STEM preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in quality engineering, with demonstrated 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, as well as statistical analysis and process improvement tools.
• Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100 and relevant industry regulatory compliance.
• Skill with software tools for data analysis, reporting, and documentation, such as Minitab, JMP, or similar.
• 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 assigned projects, products, or areas 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 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 recommend revisions or modifications to maintain or improve quality.
• Evaluate finished-product producibility and reliability and ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Assist in selecting equipment to maximize operational effectiveness and minimize cost.
• Analyze statistical data and trends, investigate failures to determine root causes, and take corrective action by revising designs, methods, and inspection or test instructions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze product specifications and manufacturing processes to determine the types of tests and equipment required.
• Identify and correct instrumentation malfunctions, including redesigning or modifying complex test equipment and applying engineering technology to solve problems.
• Develop test techniques and methods based on product 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 and 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 optional Additional Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 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 for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

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