Quality Engineer

Mayvin INC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin INC is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the U.S. Army and PAE Maneuver Ground at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role emphasizes leading quality efforts across major defense programs, ensuring products meet strict specifications and user requirements.

Qualified candidates will have extensive ISO 9001:2015 knowledge and lead auditor experience, with 15–20 years of engineering quality leadership. This on-site position supports collaboration with military, civilian, and contracted personnel under

Qualifications

• Requires BS Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 20 years' experience or MS Engineering Equivalent with minimum 15 years' experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Requirements and lead auditor experience.
• Subject matter expert for Quality, able to lead quality efforts on assigned programs with minimal government oversight.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage quality on assigned programs over their life cycle per contract requirements.
• Develop quality inputs for program management documents (acquisition plans, SOW/SOOs, 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.
• Institute root cause corrective action for failures and validate implementation plans.

Skills

Lead Auditor ISO 9001

Quality program leadership

Engineering expertise

Education

BS Engineering or Equivalent

MS Engineering Equivalent

Job description

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 requirementsDevelop 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 contractsCoordinate with product managers, users, ATEC/OTC, and other Government agencies as neededReview and evaluate system performance, assess risk, and make recommendationsAssure compliance with contractual scope, schedules, specifications, and other requirementsDevelop or evaluate sampling plans based on MIL-STD-1916, ANSI Z1.4, or other industry standardsParticipate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and conferences as the quality engineerEvaluate design efforts to ensure all appropriate environmental and performance issues have been considered and addressedReview and ensure adequacy of all test plans, procedures, and reports for assigned programsMonitor testing to ensure tests are conducted in accordance with approved TOPsEnsure effective root cause corrective action for all failures as well as adequacy of validation and implementation plansEvaluate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations for quality impact and conduct physical and functional configuration auditsPrepare contract letters for Quality Lead and COR signature for review of all quality related contract dataConduct 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 requirementsEvaluate contractor quality data, metrics, and process controlsWork with contractors to improve their quality system, processes and implementation of process controlsProvide Product Assurance Suitability Statement for material releaseEnsure product quality deficiency reports (PQDR) are adequately addressedWork 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 adequacyRequired Qualifications:BS Engineering or Equivalent and minimum of 20 years' experience or MS Engineering Equivalent and minimum of 15 years of experienceExtensive knowledge of and experience as Lead Auditor of ISO 9001:2015 Quality System RequirementsSubject matter expert for Quality, and able to lead quality efforts on assigned programs with minimum oversight from the Government leadAbout MayvinMayvin 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.