Program Quality Engineer Senior - Orlando, FL
Overview
In this role you ensure product quality across manufacturing, support cross-functional teams, and drive corrective actions in a fast-paced defense environment. You will review processes, analyze failures, and participate in boards to prevent recurrence. Your work helps meet ISO-9001 / AS9100 standards and maintain production velocity. This is a hands-on QE role with significant problem solving and customer-facing interfaces.
Compensation / BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionFlexible work arrangements401(k) matchPaid time off
ResponsibilitiesReview manufacturing process documentation to ensure quality productsSupport IPTs and production sites with quality data on failures, yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformance agingAnalyze and resolve design, manufacturing, and process issues of varying complexityAttend corrective action meetings and drive trend analysis and problem resolutionParticipate in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards for dispositioning non-conforming hardware and root cause/corrective actionPerform assessments/audits to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, procedures, ISO-9001 / AS9100Evaluate design assurance activities and production process methodology to prevent production impactsInterface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality issuesUtilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and support continuous improvementMake final acceptability decisions on productsSupport Quality operations within a lab environment where products are manufactured and tested
Key requirementsSTEM degree at the bachelor level or higherAbility to obtain a Secret clearanceExperience developing methods, work instructions, and inspection procedures for manufactured productsUnderstanding of engineering drawings requirements and inspection methods (mechanical and electrical)Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts for QE processes and metricsExperience in dispositioning non-conforming productsKnowledge of Configuration and Data ManagementWillingness to travel 25%-50%Team leadershipCustomer relationship managementStrong communication (written and oral)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) awarenessLean Six Sigma Certification (Green/Black Belt)ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) or CQIA