Senior Program Quality Engineer – DoD/Aerospace

MountainOne; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Pittsfield, MA, is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet quality standards across the program lifecycle. You will work with defense-focused teams to implement QMPs, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, with AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, DoD program experience, and DCMA interface exposure; ASQ CQE/CQA certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in a quality engineering role within a defense or aerospace environment
• Familiarity with quality management systems and tools (FMEA, APQP, SPC)
• Knowledge of applicable standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or MIL-SPEC
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) or experience with DoD programs and DCMA interface

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Plans (QMPs) for assigned programs
• Conducting audits, inspections, and reviews to ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements
• Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action processes (RCCA/CAR)
• Monitoring and reporting key quality metrics to program leadership
• Interfacing with customers on quality-related matters and supporting customer audits

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Pittsfield, MA, is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet quality standards across the program lifecycle. You will work with defense-focused teams to implement QMPs, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, with AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, DoD program experience, and DCMA interface exposure; ASQ CQE/CQA certifications are a plus.