Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

As the Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading the implementation and execution of program quality requirements throughout the proposal lifecycle. In addition, you will drive quality initiatives, resolve complex process issues, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure program requirements are met.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Understands quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software,
  systems, suppliers / sub-contractors, and customers.
• Understand proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE), contract review, program start-up, production, and support.
• Collaborate and partner with other functions including Program Manager, Proposal Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production and Customers.
• Support all program proposals, strategic initiatives, and a variety of projects aimed at improving processes across the quality organization.
• Assist in establishing quality budgets and cost commitments.
• Participate in independent reviews including Readiness Acceptance Check (RAC), customer proposal / BOE reviews, customer negotiations, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits, Programs Reviews and Executive Leadership Proposals Reviews

Basic Qualifications

• STEM degree at Bachelor level or above, or equivalent years of experience
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance - DOD Secret
• Understanding of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Engineering roles and responsibilities across all life cycles
• Previous collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with interpreting Statement of Work, Drawings, Specifications, Contracts and other engineering requirements
• Demonstrate ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Experience in disposition of non-conforming products
• Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with interpreting Statement of Work, Drawings, Specifications, Contracts and other engineering requirements
• Demonstrate ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Experience in disposition of non-conforming products
• Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of creating accurate, complete, correct, current and competitive Proposals / Basis of Estimate (BOE)
• Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, ability to work in a dynamic environment and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Must be able to meet proposal deadlines and to support all proposal activities
• Experience as a Control Account Manager and knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems
• Demonstrated understanding of audits
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
• Strong knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems
• Experience working with Government customers
• Proficient in writing Proposal and Basis of Estimate (BOEs)
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
• An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening, presentation, technical writing, and collaboration