Quality Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.Your greatest work is ahead!If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!Primary ResponsibilitiesOversee Quality data and reports.Approve quality notes are correct on purchase requisitions.Work with program engineers to support the program requirements. Ensure CDRL compliances. PFMEADocument nonconforming materials and coordinate the material reviews and dispositionsEnsure nonconformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering Conduct meetings for status and failure analysis.Track program quality metrics through Power BI and other reporting software.Approve final data packages prior to delivery.Notify Government customers of nonconformances. Ensure root cause and corrective actions on nonconformances are completed. Report any process changes to Management.Track and complete issued NCRs and report through program channels.Problem solving Non-conformances and conduct root cause investigations on assembly components.Basic QualificationsThe Candidate must have a BS degree and (4) years of relevant experience or master’s with (2) years of prior relevant experience. (In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED or equivalent education with Twelve (10+) years of relevant experience will be considered.)The candidate should have experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.Must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment.Experience with internal and external suppliers.The candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama, AL area.Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements, and other documents, including review and approval of AS9102 First Article Inspection.Must have knowledge of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers etc.Basic knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings with GD&T.Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.Experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is preferred.Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a DoD Secret Clearance.• The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.Preferred QualificationsCQE Certification.Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.Six Sigma certifiedIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:July 1, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.SummaryLocation: Huntsville, ALType: Full time