Sr. Quality Engineer

Step into a role that is mission critical. We’re looking for a Senior Quality Engineer ready to bring precision, expertise, and leadership to the world of government munitions contracting. This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest Department of Defense standards, comply with federal regulations, and support operations where performance and reliability truly matter. If you have a strong background in quality systems, defense manufacturing, and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact in a highly regulated, high-stakes environment while helping drive excellence from the production floor to final delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Display solid knowledge of engineering disciplines • Support quality assurance activities for munitions production, including inspection, testing, and documentation • Ensure compliance with DoW, US military specifications, ISO 9001, AS9100 and other applicable standards • Conduct internal and external audits , including supplier assessments and government inspections • Support supplier quality initiatives, including new sourcing and supplier development efforts • Develop and maintain quality documentation , including SOPs, work instructions, control plans, FMEAs, and PPAPs • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances and process deviations • Collaborate with engineering, production, and program management to resolve quality issues and improve processes • Prepare reports and metrics for government contract deliverables and quality performance tracking • Mentor junior engineers and provide training on quality systems and defense standards • Travel: Occasional domestic travel – up to 25%

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities • Proven leadership in cross-functional teams • Commitment to safety, precision, and mission-critical performance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• May supervise junior quality engineers and other quality personnel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field (master’s preferred) • Familiarity with government contracting requirements , including FAR/DFARS and ITAR compliance • Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, and Lean principles • Experience with quality software tools (e.g., Minitab, SAP, QMS platforms) • Certifications such as ASQ CQE, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt , or equivalent are highly desirable • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance if required • Experience: • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering , preferably in defense or munitions manufacturing • Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, testing equipment, and statistical analysis.