Senior Quality EngineerDefense Programs

The Senior Quality Engineer - Defense Programs supports the launch and execution of U.S. Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) production contracts by translating contractual and technical quality requirements into executable manufacturing controls, objective evidence, and customer deliverables. This position serves as the primary Quality representative for PM CAS and other Government/customer Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working in collaboration with the assigned Program Manager. The role also supports the overall plant quality system, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure requirements are understood, planned, executed, documented, and delivered on time.RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary Quality representative for assigned USG/DoD programs, including PM CAS IPTs, program reviews, technical meetings, and launch/readiness activities, in coordination with the assigned Program Manager. Review contracts, technical data packages, drawings, specifications, quality clauses, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and related customer requirements to identify applicable Quality requirements and deliverables. Prepare, coordinate, and collect Quality content and objective evidence required to support CDRL submissions. Maintain visibility to Quality deliverable requirements, due dates, and readiness, and provide complete Quality inputs to the Program Manager in accordance with contractual timing. Coordinate Quality-side communication and required inputs for Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) and Worldwide Ammunition-Data Repository Program (WARP) submissions. Collect and verify required lot, component, material, inspection, test, deviation/waiver, and traceability information from internal functions and suppliers, and work with the assigned Program Manager and Government/DCMA representatives to support accurate, complete, and timely ADC preparation, review, submission, and approval. Translate contractual and technical Quality requirements into inspection plans, control plans, manufacturing documentation, supplier flowdowns, First Article Inspection (FAI), qualification/test requirements, and acceptance criteria. Support program launch and production readiness by identifying Quality gates, inspection/test capacity needs, special process requirements, qualification/FAI requirements, customer/Government approval points, and Quality-related program risks. Coordinate Quality requirements and deliverables across Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Inspection, and external suppliers to drive actions to closure. Support Government source inspection, surveillance, acceptance activities, and customer/DCMA reviews as applicable, ensuring required records and objective evidence are complete and available. Maintain product inspection control plans and support completion and customer submission of First Article Inspection documentation. Investigate nonconformances and assist Operations, Engineering team, and Quality Control staff in determining effective containment and corrective actions; communicate Quality status, risks, and open actions to internal leadership and the customer as appropriate. Ensure Quality-related configuration changes, deviations, waivers, temporary changes, and customer approvals are identified and controlled prior to implementation by the cross functional team. Create and revise Quality procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing Quality documentation; support internal audits and QMS improvements necessary to maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance. Apply statistical process control and process capability methods to support process control, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making. Other duties as assigned or required by position or business need.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Required: Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering, Program Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related experience