Quality Engineer I

• Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Performs functional testing of equipment and systems and recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Recommends methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Participates in audits of quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Recommends solutions to moderately complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
• Interprets and recommends quality standards and government regulations.
• May perform incoming material/part inspection and in-process, on-site inspections. May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers. May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
• Provide guidance to field teams on inspection criteria, rework approvals, and quality documentation requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical, electrical, and structural installations aboard ships in accordance with drawings, specifications, and Navy standards.
• Verify conformity of field-installed hardware and report deviations.
• Ensure traceability, configuration control, and proper documentation of quality records.
• Track NCR progress through lifecycle stages, ensuring timely resolution and documentation in compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA), trend analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a basic understanding of inspection methods and have a basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Experience in a Quality systems role within aerospace, defense, or complex electromechanical systems is desired.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop solutions to routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal contacts.
• Proficiency with mechanical and electrical inspection tools and techniques.
• Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents for review in support of company objectives.
• Must have good communication and leadership skills to ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Ability to work independently in shipyard environments and aboard active Navy vessels.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance (Secret).

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