Defense Program Quality Engineer

Leidos

Iuka (MS)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 133,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector Mission Assurance seeks a Program Quality Engineer to serve as the quality focal point for assigned programs, implementing the Quality Control system and driving customer satisfaction and conformity across manufacturing and suppliers. The role collaborates with PM, eng, and supply chain to translate requirements into executable plans.

The position emphasizes hands-on problem solving, nonconformance ownership, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead 8D/5-Why

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline and four years of hands-on quality engineering experience; or master's with two years of relevant experience.
Four or more years of hands-on quality engineering experience in manufacturing or product-based environment; eight+ years acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements.
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Ability to review and provide quality inputs to aviation program manuals, forms, and records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical findings.

Responsibilities

Serve as the quality engineering point of contact for assigned programs and drive problem identification and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain program quality plans and inspection plans; flowdown quality requirements.
Review contract quality requirements and identify needed processes, tooling, and documentation.
Execute and disposition First Article Inspections (FAI/AS9102) and supplier part approvals.
Develop and maintain quality metrics (process capability, control charts, MSAs).
Lead root‑cause analysis and structured problem‑solving (8D, 5‑Why, fishbone).
Build statistical data collection and analysis to surface trends.
Participate in Material Review Board and disposition nonconforming material.
Provide day‑to‑day technical direction to Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
Interact with customers to identify quality improvements and close feedback loops.
Initiate quality improvement activities (Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise performance.
Report quality issues and losses to Quality Management and leadership.
Support internal and external quality audits (AS9100, customer).
Collaborate with DCMA and government quality organizations.
Interface with supplier/customer quality reps on issues and corrective actions.
Review inputs to aviation program manuals and records.
All other duties as assigned.