Industrial Engineers design, analyze, and optimize workflows to eliminate waste and maximize efficiency. They integrate people, equipment, materials, and technology to streamline manufacturing or service delivery systems. In this role, you will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, map value streams, and use data-driven insights to improve safety, quality, and operational capacity across the organization.

y leveraging your knowledge of quality systems and engineering principles, you will contribute significantly to the development and execution of program quality plans, helping to align internal efforts with customer requirements and industry best practices. Your leadership and coordination efforts will foster a culture of quality and accountability among team members, facilitating effective training, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.This position offers the opportunity to influence quality outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing environment while advancing your professional skills within a company committed to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesDeliver specialized Quality Engineering support to assigned programs by planning, initiating, and executing continuous improvement and defect prevention strategies utilizing advanced problem-solving methodologies and data-driven statistical analysis techniques. Ensure compliance with military and customer technical specifications to promptly address and resolve quality issues across supplier and internal manufacturing processes.Coordinate and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) activities, including providing comprehensive training and guidance on the use of inspection methods, quality tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), process mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and the correct operation of inspection equipment. Facilitate team understanding and adherence to quality protocols.Design and implement quality engineering projects distinct to assigned programs, encompassing planning, execution, and detailed reporting to ensure that quality considerations are fully integrated into program deliverables and manufacturing workflows.Review and analyze incoming technical data for accuracy and compliance, maintaining thorough and organized documentation that supports ongoing QMS requirements and audits, ensuring readiness and traceability.Administer and manage all First Article Testing and product inspections for supplied parts and ammunition items, verifying compliance with acceptance criteria and program specifications to facilitate smooth production and customer satisfaction.Prepare detailed quality reports, maintain accurate records for all activities, and perform any additional duties assigned by management to support continuous operational excellence and quality assurance goals.KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Comprehensive understanding and consistent application of safe operational procedures, with the ability to effectively communicate safety protocols and enforce compliance among team members.Strong interpersonal and communication skills fostering collaboration across various disciplines, enabling the creation of cohesive teams that drive project success and maintain operational flow.Advanced problem-solving capabilities emphasizing innovative solution development, inclusivity of diverse input, and a focus on sustainable quality improvements.Demonstrated ability to recognize and mitigate personal biases, applying company policies fairly and consistently to uphold ethical and professional standards.Meticulous attention to detail paired with a commitment to quality, showing initiative to identify process enhancements and applying constructive feedback to elevate performance standards.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Quality Engineering, Technical, or a related Engineering/Scientific discipline (BA/BS) is required to ensure foundational knowledge and technical competency.Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in quality engineering or quality assurance roles, preferably within manufacturing or defense-related industries, underlining a proven track record of successful quality management and process improvement.Essential FunctionsVisual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machineryPushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 poundsClimbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)WalkingHearingRepetitive motions of any part of the bodyTalkingKneeling, crouching or crawlingOtherCapacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of timeAbility to write complex documents in the [English] languageAbility to read complex documents in [English] languageCapacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)Capacity to reason and make sound decisionsAbility to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work siteAbility to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)Travel: 10%Compensation and BenefitsCandidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $80,640 - $120,960 . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

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