Senior Product Quality Engineer

Join our fast-growing defense technology company as a Senior Product Quality Engineer. In this role, you will be a key quality partner throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams. You will support quality planning and execution, implement quality strategies, monitor quality and reliability KPIs, and manage field quality issues. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage, stock options, generous PTO, and more.

• Support quality planning and execution throughout the Product Development Process, from design throughout production and field deployment, applying advanced quality mechanisms (DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans).
• Implement quality strategies for inspection, assembly, integration, and test operations for small and medium complex systems.
• Lead nonconformance management, root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly and integration issues.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams to solve quality issues and drive continual improvement
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, failure analysis, reliability testing, and problem-solving methodologies
• Knowledge of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to drive improvements in fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of quality tools and principles using APQP framework (DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering for complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning products from development to production
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Familiarity with system integration and test for complex applications
• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Professional certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Auditor, or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Understanding of electronics, complex assemblies, system integration, and test
• Experience developing and implementing APQP mechanisms
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, environmental/qualification testing, and failure analysis techniques
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar) for KPI tracking and reporting
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Quality Management System (QMS) software