Job Description
Engineer, Quality 3
Job Location:  Parsons, KS 67357
Teams:  Architecture & Engineering
Req Id:  3621
Posting Start Date:  8/10/26
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

Job Summary

Provides Quality Engineering support and coordinates quality activities of workers engaged in inspecting the final quality of components and finished products for assigned program. Lead team with training matrix reviews, helps coordinate customer actions and root cause analysis. Develops and reviews program quality plans and helps lower-level QE's on determining customer requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct Quality Engineering support to assigned programs. Plans and executes innovative, problem and defect prevention/process improvement methods. Applies statistics to problem solving and reports. Applies knowledge of military and other technical specifications to prevent, correct and resolve quality related problems with suppliers of purchased materials, customer and/or government supplied materials. 45%
  • Coordinates Quality Management System (QMS) related functions, relays instruction regarding use of inspection methods, quality tools, (FMEA, process mapping, Root Cause analysis, SPC, and Inspection equipment use. 20%
  • Prepares plans, executes projects, and delivers reports for quality engineering projects which are required for proper implementation and incorporation of quality into related programs. 10%
  • Receives and reviews technical data for assigned programs, prepares and maintains necessary documentation to support the QMS. 10%
  • Responsible for all First Article Testing and product inspection for supplied parts and ammunition items in assigned programs 10%
  • Prepares required reports and assures appropriate supporting records are maintained. And any additional duties assigned. 5%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Thorough understanding of safe operating procedures and ability to communicate same to employees and hold them accountable to following them.
  • Effective communication skills that enable cross disciplinary team building and effective solicitation of necessary support to keep the line running.
  • Problem solving skills focused on solutions and involving all ideas from all employees.
  • Knowledge of known biases and ability to set them aside as they consistently implement all company policies
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Quality, Technical or Engineering field Required
  • 5+ years related experience Required


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

Compensation and Benefits



 

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $80,640 - $120,960. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Essential Functions

  • 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) R (Regular)
  • 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) R (Regular)
  • Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) R (Regular)
  • Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) R (Regular)
  • Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) R (Regular)
  • Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds R (Regular)
  • Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) R (Regular)
  • Walking R (Regular)
  • Hearing R (Regular)
  • Repetitive motions of any part of the body O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Talking R (Regular)
  • Kneeling, crouching or crawling R (Regular)
  • Other R (Regular)
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
  • Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • 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 wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment N/A
  • 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)
  • Other N/A

    • Travel:

    10%

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