Quality Engineer

Mayvin; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the U.S. Army and related defense programs at Fort Belvoir, VA.

You will plan and manage quality across life cycles, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and interact with government teams to improve product excellence. This full-time role requires a 4-year degree or higher, with significant experience in quality systems and a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or equivalent with 20+ years' experience or MS with 15+ years.
• Extensive ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor knowledge and experience.
• Subject matter expert for Quality, able to lead quality efforts with minimal government oversight.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage Quality on assigned programs through lifecycle.
• Develop quality input for program management documents (SOWs, contracts, specs).
• Coordinate with product managers, users, and government agencies as needed.
• Review system performance, assess risk, and make recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, schedules, specifications, and requirements.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports for assigned programs.
• Monitor testing per TOPs.
• Drive root cause corrective actions for failures.
• Audit contractor quality systems and procedures.
• Prepare contract letters for Quality Lead and COR.
• Monitor DCMA surveillance plans for adequacy.

Skills

Lead Auditor ISO 9001

Quality Management

Systems governance

Education

BS Engineering or Equivalent

MS Engineering Equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: PEO SOLDIER (Fort Belvoir) - Fort Belvoir, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $97000.00 - $107000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Government, Mayvin is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the United States Army and PAE Maneuver Ground at Fort Belvoir, VA. The candidate will support the development of major defense acquisition programs and weapon systems supporting the individual Soldier and the Squad as a System construct to enable and enhance the Army’s close combat squads. The candidate will be required to work in a collaborative team environment and be comfortable working with military, civilian, and other contracted personnel.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must have an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage Quality on assigned programs over their life cycle, IAW product contract requirements, and that fielded systems are high quality and meet user requirements
• Develop quality input for program management documents to include acquisition plans and strategies, source selection evaluation plans, supportability strategies, SEPs, SOW/SOOs, and specifications for PAE contracts
• Coordinate with product managers, users, ATEC/OTC, and other Government agencies as needed
• Review and evaluate system performance, assess risk, and make recommendations
• Assure compliance with contractual scope, schedules, specifications, and other requirements
• Develop or evaluate sampling plans based on MIL-STD-1916, ANSI Z1.4, or other industry standards
• Participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and conferences as the quality engineer
• Evaluate design efforts to ensure all appropriate environmental and performance issues have been considered and addressed
• Review and ensure adequacy of all test plans, procedures, and reports for assigned programs
• Monitor testing to ensure tests are conducted in accordance with approved TOPs
• Ensure effective root cause corrective action for all failures as well as adequacy of validation and implementation plans
• Evaluate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations for quality impact and conduct physical and functional configuration audits
• Prepare contract letters for Quality Lead and COR signature for review of all quality related contract data
• Conduct audits of contractor quality management systems and system assembly and test procedures, to ensure contractor adherence to ISO 9001, the specification, and to all contract requirements
• Evaluate contractor quality data, metrics, and process controls
• Work with contractors to improve their quality system, processes and implementation of process controls
• Provide Product Assurance Suitability Statement for material release
• Ensure product quality deficiency reports (PQDR) are adequately addressed
• Work with DCMA and monitor support provided on PM programs, ensure establishment of quality assurance letters of instruction (QALIs) and/or memoranda of agreement (MOA) where required, and review DCMA surveillance plans for adequacy

Required Qualifications:

• BS Engineering or Equivalent and minimum of 20 years' experience or MS Engineering Equivalent and minimum of 15 years of experience
• Extensive knowledge of and experience as Lead Auditor of ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Requirements
• Subject matter expert for Quality, and able to lead quality efforts on assigned programs with minimum oversight from the Government lead

About Mayvin

Mayvin is more than a workplace—it’s a community built on innovation, ingenuity, and impact. Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and—most importantly—your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.

Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of War, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges—because at Mayvin, #PeopleMatter and it's time to #ReimagineYourMission.