Quality Engineer

About the role The Quality Engineer is responsible for engineering, applying, and continuously improving quality systems, methods, and risk controls that ensure compliant, repeatable production of government and defense products. This role applies risk‑based quality engineering principles, including MIL‑STD‑1916 where permitted or required, to prevent defects, reduce variation, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and all contractually flowed‑down government and customer requirements as defined within the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). This position is technical and execution‑focused, without direct people management responsibility. Core Responsibilities Quality Engineering & Risk-Based Prevention Develop, validate, and improve inspection methods and acceptance strategies aligned with customer requirements and risk‑based principles Apply MIL-STD-1916 concepts where required, and AQL-based inspection approaches for OEM products Translate Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs), drawings, and specifications into effective inspection and process control plans Lead PFMEA and other process risk analyses to identify, document, and mitigate quality risks Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure integrity of inspection equipment and acceptance data Apply statistical and analytical methods to identify process variation and systemic quality risk Nonconformance, MRB & CAPA Execution Lead or actively participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, ensuring dispositions comply with internal QMS, and/or TDP and contract requirements as applicable Drive Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) as assigned from initiation through verification of effectiveness Perform structured root cause analysis to address systemic causes, not isolated defects Analyze nonconformance and MRB trends to drive preventive actions and risk reduction Government / Defense Contract Quality Support Interpret and apply Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs), drawings, specifications, and quality provisions Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and Initial Production Inspection (IPI) planning, execution, and objective evidence review Ensure quality records meet auditable objective evidence requirements for DCMA, customer, and third‑party audits Support source inspections, government visits, and customer audits as required Identify and escalation conflicts or ambiguities between TDPs, specifications, and internal standards Supplier Quality Engineering Plan and conduct supplier quality audits focused on process capability, QMS effectiveness, and risk management Evaluate supplier inspection methods, sampling plans, and measurement systems, including awareness of MIL-STD-1916 concepts Manage supplier nonconformances and corrective actions to verified closure Support supplier development activities to reduce recurring quality issues Quality System & Audit Support Ensure activities comply with ISO 9001 and internal QMS procedures Participate in internal, customer, and third‑party audits with emphasis on system effectiveness and objective evidence Support improvements to quality procedures, work instructions, and forms Serve as a quality engineering subject matter expert during design and process changes Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Experience supporting government or defense contracts Working knowledge of ISO 9001, CAPA, MRB, PFMEA, and supplier quality best practices Experience reading and interpreting Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs) Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑1916 and risk‑based acceptance methodologies ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of MSA, SPC, and statistical methods Experience supporting FAI, DCMA, or prime contractor audits Familiarity with ERP and electronic QMS tools Core Competencies Risk-based and systems-level thinking Strong root cause analysis and corrective action discipline Ability to interpret government drawings and specifications Clear technical communication suitable for audit and customer interaction Practical, prevention-focused approach to defense quality compliance #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Ordnance Works