Senior Quality Engineer, Aerospace & DoD Programs

Mercury Systems; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Stock-based awards

Job summary

Mercury Systems Quality Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement and resolve complex quality challenges in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. This role acts as the Quality Program Lead for multiple design, development, and production programs, ensuring programs meet plans, processes, specifications, and contractual requirements.

The position requires driving quality plans, performing root-cause analysis, supplier qualification, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Typically requires 4+ years’ experience performing Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering duties in a mission critical environment.
• Practical knowledge with AS9100 Quality Management systems and DoD clearance eligibility.
• Experience with ERP systems and supplier portals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve standards and procedures.
• Create Quality, test and inspection plans and reports.
• Ensure ongoing ISO/AS9100/ISO 17025 compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Verify product performance and prepare Failure Analysis Reports; participate in FACAR analyses as needed.
• Analyze failures, determine root cause and initiate corrective actions.
• Perform supplier qualification, visits, and audits.
• Utilize customer feedback to drive continual improvement.
• Maintain Quality Management System across design, development and production phases.
• Interface with Program Management, Engineering and Operations.
• Review and perform first article inspections as required.
• Review program documentation (drawings, assemblies, procedures, reports).
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Supplier qualification

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AS9100

ERP systems (Oracle/others)

Relance ETQ

Supplier portals

Job description

Mercury Systems Quality Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement and resolve complex quality challenges in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. This role acts as the Quality Program Lead for multiple design, development, and production programs, ensuring programs meet plans, processes, specifications, and contractual requirements.

The position requires driving quality plans, performing root-cause analysis, supplier qualification, and collaboration across