Quality Engineer – Defense Manufacturing & Compliance

MSI Defense Solutions

Mooresville (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education

Job summary

MSI Defense Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality systems, manufacturing processes, inspection activities, supplier quality, and product compliance. The role emphasizes root cause analysis, corrective actions, and First Article Inspection in Mooresville, NC.

The position requires 6:00am–4:30pm Monday–Thursday, with occasional overtime for project needs. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and government representatives to ensure defect

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing quality experience.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Experience with NCR/MRB, CAPA, and quality documentation.
  • Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures, and work instructions for manufacturing, inspection, and supplier quality.
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, POs, contracts, and flowdowns to identify inspection and documentation requirements.
  • Provide technical support to receiving, in-process, final inspection, and production teams to resolve quality questions.
  • Develop inspection plans and criteria based on drawings and customer requirements.
  • Support First Article Inspection documentation and validation activities as required.
  • Lead corrective actions, containment, root cause analysis, and verification of effectiveness.
  • Coordinate supplier quality activities including supplier nonconformances and corrective actions.
  • Monitor manufacturing and inspection processes to identify quality improvements and defect prevention.

Skills

Quality engineering
ISO 9001
GD&T
Drawing interpretation
Root cause analysis
Corrective actions
Inspection tools
Documentation
Excel
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3D scanners
Portable CMM arms
Inspection tools
MS Office

Job description

MSI Defense Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality systems, manufacturing processes, inspection activities, supplier quality, and product compliance. The role emphasizes root cause analysis, corrective actions, and First Article Inspection in Mooresville, NC.

The position requires 6:00am–4:30pm Monday–Thursday, with occasional overtime for project needs. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and government representatives to ensure defect

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