Program Quality Engineer Sr - E3
Overview:
As a Senior Program Quality Engineer for the THAAD program, you will lead quality initiatives and optimize processes to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. You'll drive root-cause investigations and ensure compliance with customer requirements while guiding cross-functional teams. The role combines hands-on lab floor leadership with strategic improvement initiatives to elevate overall program quality. This is a mission-driven opportunity at a space-focused division shaping secure, advanced defense capabilities. You'll partner across suppliers, customers, and internal teams to deliver measurable quality improvements. Compensation / Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10)401(k) match Paid time off, holidays Parental LeaveLife Insurance and Disability
Responsibilities:
- Lead lab floor activities: review work instructions, inspect hardware, witness tests, create nonconformance docs, and perform floor walks
- Cascade program quality requirements to supply chain and map to milestones
- Manage quality data and key business metrics
- Support supplier QMS audits, assess special process compliance, issue corrective actions
- Develop and improve departmental procedures and quality performance measures
- Lead RCCA investigations, implement corrective actions, and validate results
- Review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
- Collaborate with functional leaders to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement
- Support proposals and Control Account Management quality contributions
- Provide local customer interface and mentor less senior staff
- Travel may be required
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Self-starter with autonomous work capability
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearanceUS Citizenship requiredcollaborationleadership and mentorshipeffective communication
- Quality processes and procedures
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Quality metrics development and reporting