Quality Engineer – Defense & Supplier Quality

Chemring Group; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) in the United States is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate daily quality activities and support programs delivering to military, defense, or commercial customers.

You will verify incoming parts against process capability, lead root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions while liaising with customers on quality matters. This role emphasizes AS9100D/ISO9001 adherence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma training preferred.
• ASQ certifications preferred: Organizational Excellence, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Audit supplier processes and issue corrective actions when quality targets are not met.
• Ensure ASC QMS compliance and document controls.
• Coordinate customer-required tests and source inspections.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support audits for DCMA, ECOs, and project books.
• Review specifications to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Quality systems

Audit handling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma

RCCM / RCCA

ASQ Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) in the United States is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate daily quality activities and support programs delivering to military, defense, or commercial customers.

You will verify incoming parts against process capability, lead root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions while liaising with customers on quality matters. This role emphasizes AS9100D/ISO9001 adherence and continuous improvement.