Leidos · 14 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Decatur, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $167K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to provide quality surveillance at a subcontractor’s facility, driving quality assurance activities and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
National DefenseGovernmentElectronicsSoftwareInformation TechnologyComputerInformation ServicesNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the primary Leidos quality representative on 1st shift at a subcontractor’s facility
Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements across the program
Generate program quality planning for human spaceflight hardware
Develop inspection/test procedures and process plans
Coordinate Government Mandatory Inspection Points with DCMA
Manage the resolution and documentation of non-conformances and support Material Review Boards
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action initiatives
Drive First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102
Support Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
Lead customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews
Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering to resolve quality-related challenges
Drive Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilize metrics and data analysis to identify trends, drive improvements, and reduce defects
Champion a culture of quality and accountability within the organization
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant work experience or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED or equivalent education with 15 years of relevant experience will be considered
Candidate must have experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root cause and implementing corrective action
Hands-on experience with FAI (AS9102), RCCA (8D, 5-Why), and quality tools
Must be knowledgeable of standard inspection and measurement equipment, i.e. micrometers, calipers, multimeters, magnification, black light inspections, etc. Must be able to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing requirements
Experience working with customer quality representatives, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
Candidate must be able to work at heights
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
Must be able to pass an eye exam for visual inspection
Candidate must be a resident of, or willing to relocate to, the Decatur, AL area
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Preferred
Candidate ideally will have at least 8 years of quality experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control
Demonstrated technical knowledge in spacecraft, launch vehicle, or high-performance aircraft development; including one or more of the following: human spaceflight, military or commercial spaceflight, rocket propulsion, advanced aircraft, or composite aerospace structures
Knowledge of Non-Destructive Inspection practices
Experience compiling End Item Data Packages
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification
Experience with DoD, NASA, or hypersonic programs
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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