Defense Senior Quality Engineer

Position Summary

The Defense Quality Engineer (DQE) will support the business in the areas of Material Review Board (MRB), new product development, lean implementation, process capability improvement, daily production support, including in-process and final inspection, process and product auditing, technical data interpretation / analysis (engineering drawings, specifications, technical publications, purchase orders review, and quality system management). The QE must be knowledgeable of statistical process controls, dimensional inspection metrology, and Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 : 2015, AS9100, IATF, TS16949, etc. The QE primarily interfaces with Customers, Suppliers, Sales / Contracts, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations.

Principal Activities

• Material Review Board (MRB) Support :

Lead and participate in MRB meetings to evaluate non-conforming materials, components, and products.

Coordinate and drive the investigation of SIRs in conjunction with manufacturing and engineering teams.

Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, including failure analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001 : 2015), regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Collaborate with quality peers, manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen, to enhance overall quality and reduce non-conformances.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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