Quality Engineer

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to implement and maintain AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS, perform audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement across defense program production.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure product conformity and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include risk management, FMEA, document control, supplier qualification, and supporting first article inspections to enable production readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliant QMS processes, documentation, and procedures.

Skills

AS9100

ISO9001

Audit Experience

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Metrology Tools

Inspection Methods

Measurement Systems

Job description

The Quality Engineer will support Hanwha Defense USA’s quality assurance activities by implementing and maintaining quality systems compliant with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. This role is responsible for quality planning, process control, auditing, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting defense‑sector production and program requirements. The Quality Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure product conformity, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of AS9100 and ISO 9001‑compliant quality management system (QMS) processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and process audits to ensure compliance with QMS requirements, customer specifications, and defense industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and implement quality plans, inspection criteria, control methods, and verification processes for production and program activities.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Support configuration management, document control, and quality records retention in accordance with QMS and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and support incoming inspection, supplier qualification, and supplier corrective action processes.
• Develop and maintain inspection criteria, test methods, quality checklists, sampling plans, and acceptance standards for materials, components, and finished products.
• Support risk management activities, including risk assessments, FMEAs, and process capability analysis to drive continuous improvement across operations.
• Participate in customer audits, third‑party audits, and defense agency reviews; support audit readiness and closure of findings.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and trends; prepare reports and recommendations to support decision‑making and quality improvements.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to support first article inspections (FAI), production readiness activities, and validation of manufacturing processes.
• Support training activities on QMS requirements, quality tools, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 QMS standards, including audit experience and practical implementation.
• Experience in defense industry manufacturing, testing, or production environments.
• Demonstrated experience with root‑cause analysis, CAPA processes, problem‑solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with inspection processes, metrology tools, measurement systems, and acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with defense industry requirements and customer expectations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Experience supporting supplier quality activities and external audits.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical ability, and attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant quality engineering experience in a manufacturing or defense environment.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CQM/OE) preferred but not required.

Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person due to access to controlled information.
• Ability to work in laboratory, production, and supplier environments as needed.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.