Principal Product Quality Engineer

Join our fast-growing defense technology company as a Principal Product Quality Engineer. In this role, you will be the technical authority for product quality, defining, developing, and executing quality processes across the entire product lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to deliver robust, reliable, and mission-ready products. Your responsibilities will include leading quality planning and execution, developing comprehensive quality strategies, establishing quality gates and approval processes, and driving system-wide quality initiatives. You will also act as the technical interface for customers and regulatory audits related to product quality, mentor engineers, and build a culture of proactive quality ownership across the organization.

• Definir, desarrollar y ejecutar procesos de calidad a lo largo de todo el ciclo de vida del producto.
• Liderar la planificación y ejecución de la calidad durante todo el Proceso de Desarrollo del Producto, desde el concepto hasta la producción y el despliegue en el campo.
• Desarrollar e implementar estrategias de calidad integrales para las operaciones de ensamblaje, integración y prueba.

• This role focuses on our Large Systems product line and requires an agile, collaborative, hands-on leader with deep experience in assembly, integration, and test of complex electromechanical systems
• Experience with system integration and test for complex applications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve high-visibility quality issues and drive continuous improvement
• Expert knowledge of root cause analysis, failure analysis, reliability testing, and problem-solving methodologies
• 8+ years of progressive experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering for complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Strong background in New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning products from development to production
• Working knowledge of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive improvements in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with advanced quality tools and principles using APQP framework (DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, etc.)
• Expertise in reliability modeling and statistical analysis
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
• Professional certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Auditor, or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Deep understanding of electronics, complex assemblies, system integration, and test
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP and Quality Management System (QMS) software implementation and execution
• Experience supporting FRACAS and reliability growth programs