Senior Quality Engineer - DRT

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Yearly Incentive Plan

Medical insurance for self & family

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid wellness, vacation & holidays

Parental leave

9/80 Schedule

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Germantown, MD, is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer for the DRT product line. You will lead quality activities across the lifecycle, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products into production.

The role requires a technical engineering degree, 4–8 years QA experience, and strong knowledge of ASME/ANSI Y14.5, IPC, and ERP systems. Hybrid schedule with occasional travel and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; security investigation may be required.
• BS Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or related technical degree.
• 4-8 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Proficient in ASME / ANSI Y14.5 and able to read drawings.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies, IPC, schematics and RF test equipment.
• Familiar with Software QA, automated MRP systems, and CA systems.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.
• ERP systems proficiency (SAP S/4 Hana preferred) and MS Office/Minitab.
• AS9100/CMMI experience is a plus.
• Travel up to 10% domestically; adhere to policies and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Supports the TDSI AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Leads Quality Engineering activities across product lifecycle from contract review to release.
• Initiates corrective actions and drives CARs.
• Audits suppliers and conducts source inspections of hardware/software.
• Interfaces with Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management and Manufacturing during product transitions.
• Supports program QA activities including FAI, MRB, CCB, FRB and work product reviews.

Skills

English communication

ASME/ANSI Y14.5

electro-mechanical knowledge

IPC standards

Software QA

MRP systems

CA/Corrective Action

ERP systems

MS Office/Minitab

CMMI/AS9100 experience

Education

BS Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer - DRT

CLARKSBURG, MD 20871; Germantown, MD 20876

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multinational partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working schedule

We currently have an opening for a Senior Quality Engineer at our Germantown, MD campus, focused on our DRT (Digital Receiver Technology) product line. This position reports to the Quality Engineering Manager at TDSI in Clarksburg, MD.

Responsibilities

• Supports the TDSI AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Leads Quality Engineering activities throughout the product life cycle to include contract review, requirements management, design reviews, verification / validation, and release to production.
• Initiates and drives internal Corrective Actions Requests (CARs) as required.
• Assists Supply Chain Quality Assurance activities to include approving / auditing suppliers, conducting Source Inspections of Hardware / Software and supporting Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCARs).
• Provides interface between Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, and Manufacturing departments during transition of new products from the design phase to the production phase.
• Supports Program Quality Assurance activities for production programs to include First Article Inspections (FAI), Material Review Board (MRB), Change Control Board (CCB), Failure Review Board (FRB), and Work Product review and approval.
• Manages high-priority tasks of multiple projects simultaneously in development.
• Develops Inspection Plans and processes for Receiving and Final Inspection activities.
• Determines Process Capability (Cpk) and defect trends based on statistical analysis.
• Supports Continuous Improvements initiatives.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• BS Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent/related technical degree.
• 4 - 8 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Proficient in ASME / ANSI Y14.5 with demonstrated ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies, IPC standards as well as familiarity with schematics and RF Test equipment.
• Knowledgeable in elements of Software Quality Assurance, automated MRP systems, Cause / Corrective Action systems.
• Excellent English communication skills - written and oral.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP S/4 Hana highly preferred), Requirements and Configuration Management tools, Microsoft Office Products, and Minitab.
• AS9100/ CMMI experience a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time domestically.
• Ability to follow and comply with all Company policies, procedures and guidelines including the Compliance Policy Manual and the Code of Ethics.

The annualized pay range for this role is $102,923- $131,512 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

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