Quality Engineer- NGSW Equipping

Olin Corporation; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Corporation in Independence, MO is seeking a Quality Engineer – NGSW Equipping to ensure products and processes meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate across functions to identify risks, resolve quality concerns and drive improvements throughout the equipping process.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and background in audits, ISO 9001:2015, and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Experience in quality audits and regulatory compliance; ISO 9001:2015 preferred.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and use of statistical software (Minitab, JMP).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.
• Willing to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain quality assurance procedures ensuring compliance with standards.
• Perform regular audits of production processes/products to identify deviations.
• Serve as liaison between customer, operations, engineering and business teams.
• Collect and analyze data to prepare reports on quality performance metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, customer and supply chain teams to resolve issues.
• Lead projects to enhance product quality and process efficiency.

Skills

Quality assurance

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Six Sigma Green Belt

Statistical analysis

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Title: Quality Engineer- NGSW Equipping
Location:Independence, MO

Salary:$104,700 - $157,000 depending on experience level
Schedule: 9/80 schedule
Relocation Available - preference will be given to local candidates.

Focus: We are seeking a Quality Engineer – NGSW (New Generation Squad Weapon) Equipping to support successful program execution by ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet quality, customer and regulatory requirements. This role will collaborate across functions to identify risks, resolve quality concerns and implement improvements throughout the equipping process.

Quality Engineer Essential Job Functions:

• Create and maintain comprehensive quality assurance procedures while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform regular audits of production processes/products to identify and address any deviations from the standards.
• Serve as liaison between customer, operations, engineering, and business teams to ensure that products are built and delivered in accordance with customer specifications.
• Collect and analyze data to prepare detailed reports on quality performance metrics.
• Work closely with engineering, production, customer, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Lead projects aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.

Quality Engineer Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree* in Engineering.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Experience in quality audits and regulatory compliance; ISO 9001:2015 certification preferred.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.
• Willing to travel approximately 10%

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Department of Defense secret security clearance preferred.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Rooted in ourcorporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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