Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality EngineerCompany Information: Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.Job Summary: The Senior Quality Engineer plans, devises, and implements Quality Assurance standards, instructions, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment for an assigned complex project or area to assure the highest quality levels and cost-effective compliance with contractual and company requirements. Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel. Design and establish workmanship criteria for projects. Develops and implements test techniques and procedures as required.Responsibilities and Tasks:Develop and establish Quality Assurance programs and plans to provide and maintain the highest quality levels for an assigned project, product, or area in accordance with contract requirements and product specifications. Assure the technical soundness of engineering programs.Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of assigned products or production equipment, including S.P.C. applications. Responsible for the design of tests to demonstrate product compliance with contract requirements for reliability and performance.Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel and design and establish workmanship criteria for projects.Conduct experiments and audits to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes. Evaluate data from experiments and prepare reports and summaries outlining results and recommend revisions or modifications to systems to maintain or improve product quality.Evaluate producibility and reliability of the finished product, ensuring that all established standards and regulations are met. Assist in determining equipment to be used to maximize operational effectiveness and minimize cost.Analyze statistical data to evaluate trends, investigate failures completely to determine the root cause and take appropriate corrective action to revise design, methods, and inspection/test instructions to prevent failure recurrence.Analyze product specifications and manufacturing processes and determine and specify the type of test and test equipment necessary to accomplish objective.Identify and correct instrumentation malfunctions, redesigning or modifying complex test equipment, devising advanced applications of engineering technology to solve problems.Develop test techniques and methods for testing company products or components on the basis of product specifications and manufacturing processes. Analyze engineering orders for the effect on test procedures.Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements, initiating required customer reports and leading corrective action efforts on failures/defects.Education, Experience, License, or Certification:Bachelor's degree required (STEM preferred).6+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, with proven success in complex environments, ideally in technology, manufacturing, or related sectors.Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement projects, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving.Advanced knowledge of quality methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, TQM, etc.), statistical analysis, and process improvement tools.Proficient in quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) and regulatory compliance relevant to the industry.Skilled in the use of software tools for data analysis, reporting, and documentation (such as Minitab, JMP, or similar).Experience with test planning, inspection methods, and validation protocols.Skills and Abilities:Excellent project management and communication skills (verbal, written).Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Deep understanding of quality management principles and tools.Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday offCompetitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your futureRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discountsBasic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are availableFlexible Vacation & PTOPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Employee Referral ProgramVoluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and moreVoluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retireesThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.