Staff Quality Engineer

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Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ Inc. is looking to hire a mid-level Quality Assurance Engineer to work at our busy production facility in Franklin, MA. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Quality Assurance position working in an AS9100 environment
• Responsible for supporting incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electromechanical hardware, textiles, and composites
• Verify product conformance to program specifications, drawings and acceptance tests
• Contribute to Material Review Board (MRB) activities, perform root cause analysis and participate in corrective action process
• Coordinate problem resolution with the engineering, manufacturing and program teams
• Capture and combine inspection data and supplier data packages for maintenance and distribution to customer per requirements
• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102
• Work with Suppliers to resolve non-conformances and corrective actions
• Interface with Customer QA representatives
• Support Quality Management System (QMS), AS9100 and CMMI processes and perform audits
• Assist with development and review of procedures & work instructions
• Support assigned programs in accordance with detailed Quality Plans
• Assist with management of  calibrated equipment program
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, program office and configuration management
• Support source inspection at supplier facility (less than 10% travel)
• Review and approve Engineering Changes per assigned programs
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

• BS degree with 2-4 years of experience, BS in Mechanical, Electrical  or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field preferred
• Must be proficient in Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess good technical communications and team building skills
• Ability to problem solve and critically think
• Self-starter able to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Excellent communications skills

• Welding experience, AMS specification knowledge and application for procedures
• Internal auditor
• Certified IPC-A-610/620 Inspector
• Recent experience working in an ISO9000 or AS9100 environment
• Experience working on DOD electromechanical products
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.