Defense Quality Engineer – Process Improvement & Compliance

MSI Defense Solutions; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental and Maternity Leave

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Annual Year End Paid Holiday Closure

Employer Paid Uniforms

Paid Time Off – 120 hours per year

Job summary

MSI Defense Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes in Mooresville, NC. You will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements while driving defect reduction.

The role collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and government representatives to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Quality or related field preferred; equivalent combo of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality processes, procedures, and documentation to support manufacturing and inspection operations.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract requirements to identify inspection and traceability requirements.
• Provide technical support to receiving, in-process, and final inspections, production, and program management.
• Develop inspection plans and quality control criteria from engineering data and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis, containment, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Support customer, government, and supplier inspections and audits as needed.
• Prepare FAI documentation, including AS9102 forms and objective evidence.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

MS Excel proficiency

Reading drawings & GD&T

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelors in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Quality or related field

Tools

Inspection equipment

Measurement tools

3D scanners / portable arms

CoC / AS9102 forms

Job description

MSI Defense Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes in Mooresville, NC. You will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements while driving defect reduction.

The role collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and government representatives to resolve issues and improve processes.