Program Quality Engineer – Aviation & Defense Solutions

Leidos Inc; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to serve as the quality focal point for defense programs. You will drive the Quality Control system across manufacturing, support First Article Inspections, supplier approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with program management, engineering, and supply chain.

You will own corrective actions, lead 8D/5-Why problem solving, and build quality metrics and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 4+ years of experience; or master's with 2+ years of experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on quality engineering in manufacturing/product environment.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the quality engineering point of contact for assigned programs, supporting problem identification, resolution, loss reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain program quality plans, inspection plans, and quality requirement flowdown from contracts to manufacturing and suppliers.
• Review contract quality requirements and identify the processes, tooling, and documentation needed to comply.
• Execute and disposition First Article Inspections (FAI/AS9102) and supplier part approvals.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics and analysis to monitor Quality Control system effectiveness.
• Lead root-cause analysis and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to translate requirements into executable plans.
• Interact with customers to identify quality improvement opportunities and close feedback loops.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

Quality engineering

Problem solving

GD&T reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Solumina

Minitab

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to serve as the quality focal point for defense programs. You will drive the Quality Control system across manufacturing, support First Article Inspections, supplier approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with program management, engineering, and supply chain.

You will own corrective actions, lead 8D/5-Why problem solving, and build quality metrics and dashboards.