Building Quality from the Ground Up

Step into the role of Quality Engineer I, where precision meets innovation in the world of ammunition manufacturing. This position is all about designing smarter processes, preventing defects before they happen, and turning data into powerful improvements. From leading problem-solving initiatives and optimizing production methods to collaborating with teams and customers, you’ll be at the center of ensuring top-tier quality every step of the way. If you enjoy blending technical expertise with hands-on impact and making systems stronger, safer, and more efficient, this role delivers exactly that. 

As a Quality Engineer I, here's the work you'll do:

• Provides direct Quality Engineering support, practices and promotes safety. Plans and executes innovative, preventive methods to 'build in' product quality and improve processes. Manages inspection staffing. Interfaces with internal and external customers, represents their perspective on quality issues. 
• Recommends and supports continuous improvement projects using structured, team problem solving strategies and methods. Implements preventive actions, optimizes processes to prevent critical and other defects. Uses statistical methods to improve process capability, stability and reliability. 
• Supports corrective action responses using root cause analysis and preventive strategies. Coordinates and approves corrective action responses. Responds through the AO Program Manager to customer requests for data. 
• Reviews TDP, ECP's, contracts, technical specifications, etc. and provides input to the Configuration Control process. Generates documents, procedures. Maintains and reports on Quality metrics for the business unit. Communicates quality issues throughout AO. 
• Leads Quality Planning activities utilizing Initial Quality Planning (IQP), FMEA, Control Plans, staffing and resource planning and data reporting. Supports AIE/AAIE review, test, R&R studies and approvals for AO ammunition items and component suppliers. 

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must have an intimate knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and procedures of CP2/ISO Quality Systems and continuous improvement tools such as DOEs, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• May require a secret clearance.

And these qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree (AA) in Engineering, Quality, or Science Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certificate is preferred. Must be willing to obtain ASQ Quality Technician and Certified Quality Auditor Certification, then CQE or other Quality Engineering related education, preferably that which will result in obtaining a certificate or degree. 
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $61,200 - $91,800 annually. Please note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

We care about our Employee's and it shows!

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) R (Regular)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) R (Regular)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Walking R (Regular)
• Hearing R (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Talking R (Regular)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling N/A
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language R (Regular)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
• Other NA
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular)
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) R (Regular)

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