Senior Mechanical Quality Engineer - Defense Opto-Mechanical

nLIGHT, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Health, Vision, and Dental Care

Paid Family Leave

401k with company match

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. seeks an experienced Quality Engineer in Longmont, CO. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the quality of mechanical components for High Energy Laser systems, employing rigorous standards necessary for military applications. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in quality engineering, preferably with opto-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities include managing NCMRs, supplier audits, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance production quality. The position supports a culture of excellence within a leading company in directed energy systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering or related fields.
• Strong expertise in GD&T, drawing interpretation, and precision dimensional validation.
• Knowledge of AS9100, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage NCMRs, including root cause analysis.
• Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and completeness.
• Conduct supplier audits to improve part consistency.
• Develop and implement statistical models and process controls.
• Ensure compliance to AS9100 and related standards.

Skills

Commitment to Excellence

Attention to Detail

Pride in Workmanship

Strong expertise in GD&T

Familiarity with statistical process control

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering

Tools

Statistical Process Control Tools

Job description

nLIGHT, Inc. seeks an experienced Quality Engineer in Longmont, CO. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the quality of mechanical components for High Energy Laser systems, employing rigorous standards necessary for military applications. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in quality engineering, preferably with opto-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities include managing NCMRs, supplier audits, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance production quality. The position supports a culture of excellence within a leading company in directed energy systems.