Quality Engineering Lead

Job Description

Description

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At Leidos, We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Quality Engineer (QE) to oversee Quality Engineering efforts on a key AS9100 program. This role will be responsible for managing a team of QEs, driving quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead QE will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure product integrity and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Aerospace sector is seeking a Program Quality Lead Engineer to join our team This position will require the candidate direct all quality aspects of a new program. The candidate should have knowledge of manufacturing practices. These activities will include but no limited to : Assembly operations / controls, testing, Non-conformances, root cause investigation, internal and 3rd party audits. This position will manage the non-conformances, managing the Quality flow downs to suppliers, Inspection instructions. This position will follow up on all internal audit findings to drive the closure of the open issues. This job will audit and ensure all operation steps are being followed per the instructions. The candidate should have a knowledge of Space programs and how they operate.

This job will have occasional travel to other sites and will be required to submit Weekly, monthly and Quarterly Quality reports

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers supporting the AS9100 program.
• Assign responsibilities, set priorities, and provide guidance on quality-related tasks.
• Develop and support training programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Quality Engineering & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements across the program.
• Lead risk management, root cause analysis, and corrective / preventive action (RCCA / CAPA) initiatives.
• Drive First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAP, and process validations per industry standards.
• Support Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
• Program Support & Customer Interface
• Act as the primary quality representative for the program, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Lead customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Utilize metrics and data analysis to identify trends, drive improvements, and reduce defects.
• Lead process improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Zero Defect initiatives).
• Champion a culture of quality and accountability within the organization.

Basic Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications.

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Original Posting : September 3, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range : Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.