Senior Quality Engineer

Elbit America, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive compensation

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, & disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits: Long-Term Care, ID

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to plan, devise and implement quality assurance standards for inspecting, testing and evaluating the quality of products and production equipment on a complex project.

You will provide technical support to inspection personnel and design workmanship criteria to ensure highest quality and cost efficiency. The role involves leading quality improvement projects, root cause analysis, data-driven decision making, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement projects, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Advanced knowledge of quality methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, TQM) and statistical analysis.
• Proficient in quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and industry regulatory compliance.
• Experience with test planning, inspection methods, and validation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish Quality Assurance programs and plans to maintain the highest quality levels for allocated projects.
• Devise and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods for product and production equipment, including SPC.
• Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel and establish workmanship criteria.
• Conduct experiments and audits to evaluate product/process characteristics and report findings.
• Evaluate producibility and reliability of the finished product and assist in selecting equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
• Analyze data to identify trends, investigate failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Specify tests and equipment needed to meet product specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and correct instrumentation malfunctions and redesign or modify complex test equipment as needed.
• Develop test techniques for company products based on specifications and processes; review engineering orders for test impact.
• Oversee qualification and periodic testing, initiate customer reports and lead corrective actions on failures.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer Plan, devise and implement Quality Assurance standards, instructions, and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment for an assigned complex project or area to assure the highest quality levels and cost ‑ effective compliance with contractual and Company requirements. Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel. Design and establish workmanship criteria for projects. Develops and implements test techniques and procedures as required.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop and establish Quality Assurance programs and plans to provide and maintain the highest quality levels for an assigned project, product or area in accordance with contract requirements and product specifications. Assure the technical soundness of engineering programs.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of assigned products or production equipment, including S.P.C. applications. Responsible for the design of tests to demonstrate product compliance with contract requirements for reliability and performance.
• Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel and design and establish workmanship criteria for projects.
• Conduct experiments and audits to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes. Evaluate data from experiments and prepare reports and summaries outlining results and recommend revisions or modifications to systems to maintain or improve product quality.
• Evaluate producibility and reliability of the finished product, ensuring that all established standards and regulations are met. Assist in determining equipment to be used to maximize operational effectiveness and minimize cost.
• Analyze statistical data to evaluate trends, investigate failures completely to determine the root cause and take appropriate corrective action to revise design, methods and inspection/test instructions to prevent failure recurrence.
• Analyze product specifications and manufacturing processes and determine and specify the type of test and test equipment necessary to accomplish objective.
• Identify and correct instrumentation malfunctions, re designing or modifying complex test equipment, devising advanced applications of engineering technology to solve problems.
• Develop test techniques and methods for testing company products or components on the basis of product specifications and manufacturing processes. Analyze engineering orders for the effect on test procedures.
• Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements, initiating required customer reports and leading corrective action efforts on failures/defects.

Education, Experience, License, or Certification

• Bachelor's degree required (STEM preferred).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, with proven success in complex environments, ideally in technology, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement projects, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Advanced knowledge of quality methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, TQM, etc.), statistical analysis, and process improvement tools.
• Proficient in quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) and regulatory compliance relevant to the industry.
• Skilled in the use of software tools for data analysis, reporting, and documentation (such as Minitab, JMP, or similar).
• Experience with test planning, inspection methods, and validation protocols.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent project management and communication skills (verbal, written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Deep understanding of quality management principles and tools.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For Virginia-based positions only

In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.