Overview
Why work at BlueHalo
Joining the BlueHalo team means immersing yourself in a dynamic environment, working alongside the brightest minds in technology through some of the toughest challenges facing our nation today.
We are spearheading the future of global defense, with every BlueHalo employee playing a key role in our success. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond competitive pay and a rewarding benefits package.
We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge.
Enjoying this journey with a supportive team that feels like family throughout BlueHalo Nation is an unparalleled opportunity.
From Space to C-UAS & Autonomous Systems to Electronic Warfare & Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence, at our company there is no limit to where you can take your career.
Our mission is clear : to lead through innovation.
Join the transformation and innovate with us.
Quality Engineer (role overview) :
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the quality standards of our hardware and software products through rigorous planning, testing, inspection, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Quality Assurance Planning :
Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans.Define quality metrics, testing methodologies, and inspection procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Review manufacturing planning to align quality control points and data collection.Collaborate with program team to plan and conduct quality assurance audits and ensure compliance to quality standards and specifications.
Quality Assurance in Design Phase :
Collaborate with product design teams to establish quality requirements, specifications, and standards for new product development projects.
Conduct design reviews to evaluate product designs for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with quality standards and regulations.
Provide input on design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) considerations to optimize product quality and efficiency.
Perform risk assessments and analysis on product designs to identify potential quality and reliability risks, and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
Utilize tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to systematically assess and prioritize design risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation plans.
Testing and Inspection :
Develop and execute verification and validation tests to ensure that product designs meet quality requirements and specifications.
Coordinate testing activities with design and testing teams, analyze test results, and provide recommendations for design improvements or modifications as needed.
Conduct thorough testing and inspection of hardware components and assemblies to identify defects, deviations, and non-conformities.
Perform functional, reliability, environmental, and performance testing to validate product specifications and requirements.
Defect Management :
Document and track defects using designated quality management systems, prioritize issues based on severity and impact, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
Investigate root causes of defects and non-conformities, and propose preventive measures to mitigate future occurrences.
Process Improvement : Continuously evaluate and improve quality control processes and procedures to enhance product quality, efficiency, and reliability.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization to minimize errors and improve productivity.
Supplier Quality Management :
Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality requirements, conduct supplier audits, and ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Monitor supplier performance, address quality issues proactively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality.
Documentation and Reporting : Prepare detailed quality documentation, including inspection reports, test plans, and quality records, to provide traceability and accountability for quality activities.
Generate regular quality performance reports and metrics to track key quality indicators and communicate performance trends to stakeholders.
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Qualifications, Education & Clearance
- The IDEAL candidate will have an active SECRET security clearance; however, we will consider candidates without an active security clearance as long as you are able to obtain & maintain a security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline : Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in quality engineering roles, with a focus on hardware products and manufacturing processes. Minimum of 5 years in a Quality Engineering role.
- Strong understanding of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools (., FMEA, Six Sigma, SPC).
- Hands-on experience with quality testing equipment, measurement tools, and inspection techniques.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations applicable to manufacturing (., ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC-A-610).
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify root causes of quality issues and implement effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Leading the Transformation
The BlueHalo Effect
It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace.
It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe.
Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured.
Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect!