Quality Engineer

Exemplar Global; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ Defense Systems Platform Integration Facility is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality operations, including AS9100 certification, first article inspection, and program-level quality compliance. The role is based in Huntsville, AL with travel as the project progresses.

You will partner with program quality engineers, manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure product conformance and drive continuous improvement, maintaining rigorous data and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 4–8 years' experience or MS with 2–6 years' experience in relevant field
• Experience in ISO9001/AS9100 systems or equivalent in DOD/aerospace/automotive quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Support AS9100 certification activities for a new site and verify CDRL compliance
• Review drawings and lead first article inspections (FAI) on-site
• Perform product and execution assurance to ensure conformance
• Conduct RCCA, MRB support and CAPA verification
• Track quality metrics using Power BI and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Quality engineering

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

GD&T knowledge

Power BI

Job description

Description

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Platform Integration Facility is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. This position will support a critical air defense program by implementing Quality processes in initial development and production of the system. Manufacturing activities will occur at multiple sites in different states, so consistency and coordination are critical for success. The position will be based in Huntsville, AL but will require occasional travel with an increasing frequency of travel as the project progresses.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer will support manufacturing quality operations at the Platform Integration Facility, including new site AS9100 certification activities, first article inspection (FAI), product and execution assurance, and program-level quality compliance. This role partners closely with program quality engineers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure product conformance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain rigorous quality data and reporting standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Program & Compliance Support

• Support AS9100 certification activities for a new site
• Work with program quality engineers to support program requirements
• Ensure CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) compliance
• Approve final data packages prior to delivery
• Create and review data packages/FAI for product produced on-site
• Validate completeness and correctness of acceptance criteria

Inspection & Product/Execution Assurance

• Conduct drawing reviews
• Develop and lead first article inspection (FAI) activities
• Perform Product Assurance on assigned manufacturing outputs, or confirm full inspection by a qualified role prior to release to the next operation, integration point, or customer delivery
• Perform Execution Assurance by witnessing/verifying that manufacturing activities follow approved work instructions, drawings, specifications, inspection criteria, and configuration controls in real time
• Support process proofing activities
• Review and approve work instructions supporting the quality plan and applicable industry standards

Nonconformance & Root Cause Management

• Ensure nonconformances are properly documented; coordinate final dispositions with engineering
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) for nonconforming issues
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring defects
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and defect classification accuracy
• Validate effectiveness of implemented CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions)

Process Improvement & Data Analysis

• Conduct process capability studies (Cp, Cpk) and trend analyses
• Facilitate structured improvement projects and PFMEA reviews
• Develop and maintain process control plans and inspection criteria
• Track program quality metrics through Power BI and other reporting/analytics tools
• Support risk reduction and continuous improvement projects
• Identify and elevate predictive risks before they impact the customer
• Escalate when engineering maturity, configuration, or documentation is insufficient

Team & Cross-Functional Support

• Support team members in developing manufacturing work instructions
• Provide technical support during new product introduction (NPI)
• Train production staff in quality tools and defect prevention
• Coordinate with test and calibration functions to ensure measurement reliability
• Oversee quality data and reporting
• Report process changes to management

Basic Qualifications

• The Candidate must have a BS degree and with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• The candidate should have experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.
• Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Candidate must have experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root-cause and implementing corrective action.
• Must have experience writing work instructions, procedures, and implementing QMS documentation.
• Candidate must be able to review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data and develop and document appropriate quality verification procedures, plans, and work instructions, including AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation.
• The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment.
• The candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama, AL area.
• Must have knowledge of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers etc.
• Basic knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings with GD&T.

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• New product introduction
• Experience in the manufacture and inspection of complex aerospace hardware, non-conforming material, Material Review Board (MRB), review/creation of Acceptance Data Packs / First Article Inspection

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Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.