Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerAs a Quality Engineer, you will lead Quality Engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring excellence in contract review, requirements management, design reviews, verification/validation, and release to production. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving quality standards and processes.ResponsibilitiesLead Quality Engineering activities throughout the product life cycle, including contract review, requirements management, design reviews, verification/validation, and release to production.Initiate and drive internal Corrective Actions Requests (CARs) as required.Assist Supply Chain Quality Assurance activities, including approving/auditing suppliers, conducting source inspections of hardware/software, and supporting Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).Provide an interface between Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, and Manufacturing departments during the transition of new products from the design phase to the production phase.Support Program Quality Assurance activities for production programs, including First Article Inspections (FAI), Material Review Board (MRB), Change Control Board (CCB), Failure Review Board (FRB), and Work Product review and approval.Manage high-priority tasks across multiple projects simultaneously in development.Develop inspection plans and processes for receiving and final inspection activities.Determine process capability (Cpk) and defect trends based on statistical analysis.Support continuous improvement initiatives.Essential SkillsBS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent/related technical degree or experience.5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.Proficiency in ASME/ANSI Y14.5 with the ability to read mechanical drawings.Knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies, IPC standards, schematics, and RF test equipment.Familiarity with Software Quality Assurance, automated MRP systems, and Cause/Corrective Action systems.Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.Proficiency in Requirements and Configuration Management tools.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.Proficiency in Minitab.Additional Skills & QualificationsEfficiency in SAP and/or CostPoint preferred.AS9100/CMMI experience is a plus.Ability to travel up to 10% of the time domestically.Work EnvironmentThe role involves working in a heavy engineering design and manufacturing environment where the company designs and manufactures all products in-house. Initially, you are required to be onsite five days a week for the first six months, followed by hybrid flexibility. The schedule follows a 9/80 format, with Monday and Tuesday as mandatory onsite days.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clarksburg, MD.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $74.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.