Program Quality Engineer, Defense Mission Assurance

Koitecc Solutions

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 73,000 - 133,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Program Quality Engineer within the Defense Sector Mission Assurance to drive quality in electromechanical programs. You will develop quality plans, perform FAI, lead root-cause analysis, and guide inspectors while interfacing with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes hands-on quality engineering, problem solving with 8D/5-Why, data-driven metrics, and compliance to AS9100/ISO 9001.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; four years of experience, or master's with two years.
Hands-on quality engineering in manufacturing or product-based environment.
Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to present technical findings.

Responsibilities

Serve as the quality engineering contact for assigned programs and drive corrective actions.
Develop and maintain program quality and inspection plans and flowdowns.
Review contract quality requirements and identify needed processes and tools.
Execute First Article Inspections (FAI/AS9102) and supplier approvals.
Develop quality metrics and control charts to monitor system effectiveness.
Lead root-cause analysis and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, fishbone).
Collect and analyze data to surface trends affecting quality.
Participate in MRB activities and disposition nonconforming material.
Provide direction to Quality Technicians and Inspectors on programs.
Interact with customers to identify quality improvements and close feedback loops.
Initiate quality improvement activities (Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise performance.
Report issues and losses to Quality Management and leadership.
Support internal/external audits (AS9100, customer audits).
Collaborate with DCMA and government/customer QA organizations.