Senior Quality Engineer

Elbit America • 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. The role supports an assigned complex project or area, assuring high quality and cost-effective compliance with contractual and company requirements. It provides technical support to inspection and test personnel, establishes project workmanship criteria, and develops and implements test techniques and procedures as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; STEM preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, with proven 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, or TQM; statistical analysis; and process improvement tools.
• Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 and industry-relevant regulatory compliance.
• Skill using 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 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 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 findings and prepare reports recommending revisions or modifications to maintain or improve quality.
• Evaluate product producibility and reliability and confirm 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 implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze product specifications and manufacturing processes to determine and specify appropriate tests and test equipment.
• Identify and correct instrumentation malfunctions, including redesigning or modifying complex test equipment and applying engineering technology to solve problems.
• Develop test techniques and methods for company products or components based on product specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze engineering orders for their effect on test procedures.
• Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements, initiate required customer reports, and lead corrective action efforts related to failures or defects.

What This Job Offers

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