Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerAs a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the quality assurance processes for our Munitions & Government operations located in Texarkana, TX. Your expertise will be essential in leading quality engineering activities, coordinating inspections, and driving continuous improvement to ensure that our components and finished products meet rigorous customer and regulatory standards. This role emphasizes collaboration across departments and requires a proactive approach to problem prevention and resolution, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of product excellence and operational integrity. By leveraging your knowledge of quality systems and engineering principles, you will contribute significantly to the development and execution of program quality plans, helping to align internal efforts with customer requirements and industry best practices. Your leadership and coordination efforts will foster a culture of quality and accountability among team members, facilitating effective training, root cause analyses, and corrective actions. This position offers the opportunity to influence quality outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing environment while advancing your professional skills within a company committed to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.Responsibilities:Deliver specialized Quality Engineering support to assigned programs by planning, initiating, and executing continuous improvement and defect prevention strategies utilizing advanced problem-solving methodologies and data-driven statistical analysis techniques.Ensure compliance with military and customer technical specifications to promptly address and resolve quality issues across supplier and internal manufacturing processes.Coordinate and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) activities, including providing comprehensive training and guidance on the use of inspection methods, quality tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), process mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and the correct operation of inspection equipment.Facilitate team understanding and adherence to quality protocols.Design and implement quality engineering projects distinct to assigned programs, encompassing planning, execution, and detailed reporting to ensure that quality considerations are fully integrated into program deliverables and manufacturing workflows.Review and analyze incoming technical data for accuracy and compliance, maintaining thorough and organized documentation that supports ongoing QMS requirements and audits, ensuring readiness and traceability.Administer and manage all First Article Testing and product inspections for supplied parts and ammunition items, verifying compliance with acceptance criteria and program specifications to facilitate smooth production and customer satisfaction.Prepare detailed quality reports, maintain accurate records for all activities, and perform any additional duties assigned by management to support continuous operational excellence and quality assurance goals.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Comprehensive understanding and consistent application of safe operational procedures, with the ability to effectively communicate safety protocols and enforce compliance among team members.Strong interpersonal and communication skills fostering collaboration across various disciplines, enabling the creation of cohesive teams that drive project success and maintain operational flow.Advanced problem-solving capabilities emphasizing innovative solution development, inclusivity of diverse input, and a focus on sustainable quality improvements.Demonstrated ability to recognize and mitigate personal biases, applying company policies fairly and consistently to uphold ethical and professional standards.Meticulous attention to detail paired with a commitment to quality, showing initiative to identify process enhancements and applying constructive feedback to elevate performance standards.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, Technical, or a related Engineering/Scientific discipline (BA/BS) is required to ensure foundational knowledge and technical competency.Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in quality engineering or quality assurance roles, preferably within manufacturing or defense-related industries, underlining a proven track record of successful quality management and process improvement.Essential Functions:Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object's size, shape, texture etc.)Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 poundsClimbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)WalkingHearingRepetitive motions of any part of the bodyAbility to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of timeAbility to write complex documents in the [English] languageAbility to read complex documents in [English] languageCapacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)Capacity to reason and make sound decisionsAbility to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work siteAbility to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)Compensation and Benefits:In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $80,640 - $120,960. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements). We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!Notices to Applicants:For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Stay Safe During Your Job Search Fraudulent recruiting communications have become increasingly common. Emails from Day & Zimmermann recruiters will only come from an @dayzim.com, @aollc.com, or @yoh.com email address. Day & Zimmermann will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, or transfer funds as part of the recruiting or hiring process. If you receive a communication that appears suspicious or requests payment, contact Day & Zimmermann directly before responding or sharing personal information.Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity:Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.