Quality Engineer

Job Description

Quality Engineer - Construction / DoD / Manufacturing

Location: Tampa, FL (on-site with up to 25% travel)
Industry: Government / Defense / Manufacturing
Salary: Up to $135,000/year (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Contract to Hire / Direct Hire

Job Summary:
Join an engineering-driven organization focused on advancing innovative manufacturing solutions across commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are seeking multiple Quality Engineer III professionals to partner with Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and effectively implemented. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors, and customer representatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain program Quality Plans, inspection strategies, and verification approaches for equipment procurement and installation.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure on-time delivery of products and services.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection.
• Support the definition and qualification of quality inspection equipment and gaging.
• Analyze reports and product nonconformances to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support root cause and corrective/preventive action analysis using tools such as FMEA, Fishbone, A3, Fault Tree Analysis, SPC, and others.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers on quality issues and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Prepare and implement quality assurance policies, procedures, and review cycles.
• Manage internal audit processes, including scheduling and reporting.
• Evaluate audit findings and support corrective action implementation.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Represent the organization in meetings with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide quality input during equipment specification and procurement decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and readiness events.
• Define and review FAT, SAT, and installation qualification requirements.
• Review supplier quality documentation including control plans, inspection reports, FAT/FAI results, and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar environment
• Additional 4+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting construction quality and facility commissioning activities
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and drive process improvements
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Certification as a Lead Auditor preferred
• Experience working with international/OCONUS organizations preferred
• Experience in energetic materials or explosives manufacturing environments preferred

Why Join Our Mission:

• Work on highly visible, mission-driven programs that directly impact national security and advanced manufacturing capabilities
• Be part of a collaborative, engineering-led culture where your expertise is valued and your voice influences outcomes
• Gain exposure to complex, large-scale projects across multiple industries including defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors
• Opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements and see the direct results of your work in real-world applications
• Competitive compensation with clear pathways for growth, advancement, and long-term stability
• Access to cutting-edge technologies, modern manufacturing environments, and continuous learning opportunities

SRG4 Government Services is a leading provider of information technology, training, engineering, accounting, and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cybersecurity, and federal civilian markets. SRG4 utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the federal contracting industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.

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