Quality Assurance Engineering - Weekend Shift

Ralliant; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Quality Engineer to work onsite in Hollister, CA. The QE will review proposals, sales orders, and contracts, coordinate with customers and purchasing, and document lessons learned for each sales order. The role involves planning new orders, driving improvements, and participating in design reviews and audits.

Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, leading MRB and FAI activities, and preparing quality metrics and reports. US citizenship per ITAR is required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required per ITAR Regulations.
• Experience in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants is a plus.
• ASQ Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs/RFQs quality requirements and ensure they are clearly defined.
• Review contracts and changes; complete contract review summary; verify compliance and flow-downs.
• Develop and maintain IP&Rs for all components as part of sales order kick-off.

Skills

Word

Excel

Statistical software

Ordnance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

10-12 years experience

Job description

Located onsite in Hollister, CA, the Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for performing thorough proposal reviews, sales order reviews, collaborating with purchasing and customers, and documenting lessons learned for each assigned sales order. The candidate is closely involved with planning new orders, works closely with customers, and initiates/participates with planning improvements.

• This role is posted for the Weekend shift (Friday - Sunday) to support company operational growth.
• Responsible for assisting the Program Manager and Contact Administrators in reviewing RFP’s/RFQ’s quality requirements and ensuring requirements are clearly defined.
• Responsible for reviewing the contract (and subsequent changes) and completing the contract review summary form, including review of other compliance, SDRL, and other unique Flow downs prior to the sales order kickoff.
• Develops, implements, and maintains Inspection Plans and Reports (IP&R’s) for all components as part of sales order kick-off preparation activities.
• Participates in the compliance matrix activities.
• Develops First Article Inspection (FAI) plans and documentation and coordinates customer approval (as required).
• Drivers root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer related nonconformances.
• Facilitates internal, customer and 3rd Party audits.
• Communicates PO changes or customer updates to the contract.
• Participate in Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and/or Critical Design Review (CDR) meetings.
• Responsible for customer coordination to complete delivery of the order; including presentation of data packages and FAI’s, as required.
• Verifies quality contractual requirements have been met and lessons learned from the customer order have been documented.
• Attends all sales order close out meetings.
• Generates control plans for product and collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering to incorporate the plans into build documentation.
• Leads and facilitates Material Review Board activities as part of an IPT team.
• Participates in Failure Review Board activities.
• Attends start of shift meetings in the areas in which the CQE supports; attend in-person daily management meetings and in-person required training sessions.
• Generates program quality metrics (FPY, Non-conformances, CARS, etc.)
• Prepares quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.
• Supports Supplier Development Engineering when vendor hardware discrepancies are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• This role requires U.S. citizenship in adherence to ITAR, DFARS, and federal compliance standards.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or 10 - 12 years’ experience directly related to work environment.
• US Citizenship required per ITAR Regulations
• Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, and statistical software.
• Experience in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants are a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skill
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process is a plus.
• ASQ Certification is a plus.

Non-degreed applicants shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for possible acceptance based upon related work experience.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next‑generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission‑critical advancements across industries, enabling real‑world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.

PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.