Overview:
Signalink is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) to provide critical support to the Maneuver Short Range Air Defense Increment 4 (M-SHORAD Inc. 4) and SGT STOUT programs within the SHIELD Project Office. This role will provide on-site technical guidance to the SHIELD Quality and Reliability Engineering Directorate in support of the development, manufacturing, testing, and sustainment of complex weapons systems.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in quality engineering, production support, and systems-level problem solving within a DoD or defense manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide on-site Quality Engineering support for M-SHORAD Inc. 4 and SGT STOUT programs within the SHIELD Project Office.
- Lead and/or participate in quality management system activities, assessments, and technical reviews supporting weapons system development and production efforts.
- Support supply chain quality management activities including supplier assessments, production oversight, and material acceptance processes.
- Participate in production line validation, first article testing (FAT), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and acceptance test plan development.
- Review and support development of technical data packages, statements of work (SOWs), quality requirements, and inspection criteria.
- Support environmental stress screening, inspection and test equipment validation, and nonconforming material management activities.
- Conduct root cause investigations, failure analyses, corrective action development, and defect tracking/trend analysis.
- Apply continuous improvement methodologies and statistical process control techniques to improve quality performance and manufacturing outcomes.
- Support critical characteristics management and development of QE material release statements.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with program requirements and applicable standards.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field required.
- 5-15 years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, reliability engineering, or systems engineering supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs.
- Experience supporting development, manufacturing, testing, or sustainment of complex weapons systems or military platforms.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection methodologies, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement principles.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical data packages, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred Experience and Knowledge
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other aerospace/defense quality standards.
- Knowledge of nonconforming material processes, supplier quality management, and production readiness reviews.
- Experience supporting environmental testing, reliability programs, and systems qualification efforts.
What We Offer:
Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short and long term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.
