Quality Engineer

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Seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Combat Mission Systems' Paladin vehicle manufacturing program. In this role, the Quality Engineer is responsible for developing , implementing , and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems within a low-rate, automotive-style manufacturing environment. The QE ensures that all requirements are met across multiple assembly stages, including Engine Testing, Sub-assemblies, Main Line, Garage, Testing, and Paint & Processing. The successful candidate will act as a critical link between production and quality, collaborating with cross-functional support organizations to investigate, document, and resolve complex issues inherent in military vehicle build processes. This role requires a proactive approach to continuous improvement, utilizing quality tools and data analytics to drive corrective actions and ensure total conformance to technical specifications and customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• System Ownership: Develop and modify quality control protocols for in-process, partially finished, and finished tracked vehicle products.
• Process Validation: Validate processes, procedures, parts, and final vehicles to ensure 100% conformance to engineering specs and customer requirements.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Monitor input and Pareto quality data to identify defect trends and nonconformities; present findings to leadership to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate and lead project efforts with cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve production bottlenecks and quality escapes.
• Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing activities align with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality governance.

Basic Hiring Criteria

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and 8+ years of relevant experience, including a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Practical experience operating within ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Problem Solving: Proven background in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques specific to low-rate production environments.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and engineering specifications. o Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Communication: Highly organized with the ability to communicate technical issues effectively to both shop-floor personnel and executive leadership.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly or automotive environment, specifically with low-rate, high-complexity assemblies.
• Quality Systems: Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining quality control protocols within an ISO 9001 certified environment.
• Technical Analysis: Experience using Pareto charts and other data analysis tools to identify defect trends and implement corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: A track record of leading cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve production issues and quality escapes.
• Technical Documentation: Experience interpreting engineering blueprints and technical drawings to validate part conformance.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: 2+ years of relevant quality engineering experience.
• Associate's Degree: 4+ years of relevant quality engineering experience.
• Formal training and certification in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and 8D methodology.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in developing and maintaining PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and PQCT (Process Quality Control Tables).
• Metrology & Inspection: Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and the development of inspection programs using portable metrology technology (e.g., Faro arms, laser trackers).
• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with ORACLE MRP systems and TIPQA for quality tracking and documentation.
• Audit Leadership: Experience performing ISO internal audits and Layered Process Audits (LPA), including the ability to lead Cross-Functional Team (CFT) meetings to close audit findings.
• Production Support: Experience drafting and refining detailed work instructions for complex assembly processes to reduce human-factor errors.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance