Program Quality Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Program Quality Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Clifton, NJ surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $50.00

**US Citizenship is required.**

**Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**

Quality Assurance Engineer/Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace and DoD business areas and in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Develops and implements quality protocols and is accountable for compliance with all government, customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Delivers mission success and excellence throughout the integrated product lifecycle, resulting in defect-free work products and delighted customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establishes robust quality evaluation and control systems for assembly, integration andtest of complex electronic & mechanical assemblies
• Leads support activities across programs ranging from hardware inspections, evaluation of incoming material, electrical test andinspection of build of assemblies
• Expert with FRB/MRB activities, overseeing issue closure and strategic cross-company implementation of systemic preventive corrective actions
• Expert RCCA practitioner of problem-solving methodologies
• Strong performance history with generating professional presentations, technical reports and in-depth case studies
• Uses metrics to identify signals and initiate tactical course corrections and manages key performance areas (KPIs) to meet established goals
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees related to all quality processes
• Initiates complex projects and leads continuous improvement activities including driving ZDP execution in accordance with business strategy
• Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., DCMA, prime customers, key vendors, etc.) when necessary
• Supports team efforts to achieve efficient resolution of issues without compromise to quality.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Requires comprehensive-level knowledge of jobarea. 
• May have in-depth knowledge of project management. 
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. 
• IPC 610 and J-Std experience.
• Experience supporting a depot and working with DCMA.
• Customer interface is required.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Expert with Oracle AGILE system.
• Six sigma blackbelt certified.
• Expertise with IPC standards for high-performance soldering, coating, connector assembly.
• Expert understanding of AS9100.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• CAM/ BOE/Propsoal Experience.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, andaffordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.