Quality Engineer III

Paligen Technologies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Tampa, FL is seeking a Quality Engineer III to join cross-functional teams focused on delivering compliant, defect-free products. You will develop quality plans, lead inspections, and drive continuous improvement with suppliers and program management.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, FMEA, and collaboration with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet quality requirements and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in QA/quality engineering or related role; 4+ years if no degree.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 and supplier quality management.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Quality Plan, inspection strategy, and verification approach.
• Collaborates to ensure on-time delivery of products and services.
• Defines QA methods for process control and improvement.
• Supports root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Leads internal audits and audit reports.
• Participates in design reviews and FAT/SAT qualification discussions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

SPC/Quality tools

Job description

Position Title

Quality Engineer III

Job Family

Quality

Company

Paligen Technologies

Location

Tampa, FL. (On site)

Job Summary

Paligen Technologies is, at its core, an engineering firm dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are always looking for new ideas and people who are passionate about their craft. We are hiring multiple Quality Engineer III's to work with Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure that all Quality requirements are understood and properly implemented. This role involves working closely with multi-disciplinary teams within Paligen Technologies, subcontractors, and customer representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the program’s Quality Plan, inspection strategy, and verification approach for equipment procurement and installation.
• Collaborates with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to ensure successful on-time delivery of products and services.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure products that are free from defects and function as designed.
• Supports the definition and qualification of quality inspection equipment and gaging in support of production processes.
• Analyzes reports and product nonconformances to determine trends and recommend disposition and corrective actions.
• Supports the root cause and corrective/preventive action analysis through use of various tools and methodologies, such as FMEA, Fishbone, A-3, Fault tree analysis, cause mapping, SPC, and other relevant charts and diagrams.
• Collaborates with supplier and customer representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are defined and implemented. Contributes to supplier quality programs.
• Prepares and implements quality assurance policies, procedures, and review cycles.
• Manages the internal audit process including schedules and audit reports.
• Evaluates audit findings and aids in the definition and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in material review board actions.
• Represents the company in customer, supplier, and teammate meetings, program reviews, corrective actions, etc.
• Provide quality input during equipment specification development and procurement decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and readiness events.
• Define and review Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and installation qualification requirements.
• Review supplier quality documentation, including control plans, inspection reports, factory acceptance test and first article test results, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar role. In the absence of a degree, 4 additional years related experience required.
• Experience with construction quality and facility commissioning
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance requirements, supplier quality, ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies including root cause and corrective/preventive action determinations and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acts with integrity, works collaboratively, and supports continual improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Certification as a Lead Auditor
• Advanced degree or certifications related to relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience working with international/OCONUS companies on Quality Assurance activities
• Experience in the production and processing of energetic materials and explosives.

Other Requirements

• Travel: up to 25%, to support other locations manufacturing sites, suppliers and customers.
• Work Environment: Office work environment.
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.