Quality Engineer-AS9100

Critical Fit Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Fit Recruiting seeks a Quality Engineer to support AS9100 compliance for energetic components in the St. Louis, MO area. You will help ensure product integrity across design, manufacturing, and delivery to meet strict defense industry standards.

You will lead inspections, root-cause analysis, and QMS maintenance, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, and supporting audits and government inspections to uphold AS9100/DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 systems and a solid quality foundation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans and inspection procedures for energetic components per military specs.
• Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections, including FAI reviews and lot acceptance testing.
• Lead RCCA investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier escapes; close CARs.
• Support internal audits, customer source inspections, and Government QAR visits; act as QA contact.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to review and approve process changes and new product introductions from QA perspective.
• Analyze quality data (scrap, yield, defects) to identify systemic issues and drive improvements.
• Maintain and support the QMS in compliance with AS9100 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

GD&T

SPC

FMEA

Documentation control

Communication

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

MSA/Gauge R&R

FMEA tooling

Control charts

Job description

Quality Engineer - AS9100 - St. Louis, MO Area

Description:

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to support the design, manufacture, and delivery of life-critical energetic components for the defense industry. In this role, you will serve as a key guardian of product integrity, ensuring that energetic devices meet the stringent quality and safety standards demanded by customers and governing regulations. This is a high-impact position where your work directly contributes to the readiness and safety of U.S. defense.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria for energetic components in accordance with applicable military specifications, customer requirements, and internal documentation
• Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections, including review of First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, lot acceptance testing, and non-conforming material dispositions
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier escapes, driving timely and effective closure of Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
• Support and participate in internal audits, customer source inspections, and Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) visits, serving as a primary point of contact for quality-related inquiries
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to review and approve process changes, engineering orders, and new product introductions from a quality assurance perspective
• Analyze quality data and metrics — including scrap, yield, and defect trends — to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives across production operations
• Maintain and support the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and applicable regulatory requirements, including calibrated measurement equipment and documentation control

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment subject to regulated or highly controlled processes
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa/fishbone) and corrective action processes
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or an equivalent Quality Management System standard
• Familiarity with military specifications, standards, and engineering drawing interpretation, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Proficiency with quality tools including control plans, FMEAs, MSA/gauge R&R, and statistical process control (SPC)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with customers, government representatives, and cross-functional teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, ordnance, or energetic materials industry
• Familiarity with ATF, DoD, and/or DDESB regulations governing the manufacture and handling of explosive or energetic components
• Experience supporting Government Source Inspection (GSI) and DCSA/DCMA oversight activities
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent professional certification
• Experience conducting AS9100 internal audits
• Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls and handling requirements relevant to electro-explosive devices (EEDs)