QA Tester – SECRET Clearance, CAPA & ISO 9001 Lead

Valiant Technologies LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a QA Tester for a long-term contract to join our quality team.

You will review drawings and specs, inspect assemblies and wiring, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement while leading CAPA initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or Engineering with five years of experience (or equivalent) and familiarity with ISO 9001, Six Sigma/Lean practices, and QMS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field with five years of experience (or years of experience in lieu of degree).
• Experience in QA roles with leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and Six Sigma/Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and specifications to ensure clear, testable quality requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical assemblies, wiring, harnesses, and functional performance.
• Analyze quality data (defects, yields, test results) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis and CAPA for nonconformances.
• Support supplier quality activities including evaluation of incoming materials and components.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other quality requirements.
• Train and support production and test technicians on quality standards and workmanship.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection criteria, and test procedures for electro-mechanical test equipment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management/Engineering

Tools

QMS platforms

Job description

Valiant Technologies LLC in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a QA Tester for a long-term contract to join our quality team.

You will review drawings and specs, inspect assemblies and wiring, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement while leading CAPA initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or Engineering with five years of experience (or equivalent) and familiarity with ISO 9001, Six Sigma/Lean practices, and QMS tools.