Company Information:
Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
Job Summary: The Quality Engineer I is responsible for supporting product and process quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle in a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment. This role ensures compliance with customer, regulatory & internal quality requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve performance.
The Quality Engineer I role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management and other functions of Quality to resolve production issues, improve process capability and ensure compliance to AS9100 and customer requirements.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Production & Manufacturing Support
- Provide daily quality engineering support on the production floor
- Review and approve manufacturing plans (production files, MOI’s, PI’s, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer flow-downs, and internal QMS procedures
- Support production readiness for new builds, configuration and engineering changes
- Nonconformance & Corrective Action
- Support root cause & corrective action (RCCA) activities using 8D, 5WHY, Fishbone, PFMEA and other problem-solving tools, overtime develop the ability to lead these events
- Investigate internal nonconformances, rework, scrap and escape(s)
- Drive timely and effective corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence
- Support containment activities and risk assessments for quality issues affecting delivered or in-process hardware.
- Process Control & Improvement
- Monitor & analyze production quality data, trends, and defect metrics
- Support implementation and oversight of statistical process control (SPC), when required, and process capability improvements
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variation, rework, and cost of poor quality
- Participate & lead in Lean/Six Sigma and waste-reduction activities within manufacturing
- Inspection & Compliance
- Ensure inspection methods & acceptance criteria align with engineering drawings and specifications
- Support first article inspection (FAI) per AS9102 for production builds and process changes.
- Assist in validation and control of special processes and critical manufacturing steps
- Ensure compliance with requirements for traceability, serialization and configuration control.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Manufacturing & operations to improve producibility and reduce quality risks.
- Lead material review board (MRB) activities including technical input on dispositions and evaluations.
- Interface with customer and government representatives during source inspections, audits and issue resolution.
- Support internal & external audits and help drive closure of findings related to production processes.
Education, Experience, License, or Certification:
- Must have a bachelor's degree. STEM degree preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering (internships count).
- Lean/Six Sigma experience.
- RCCA methodologies such as 5Whys, Fishbone, Pareto
- Hands on experience supporting shop floor manufacturing operations
- Preferred:
- Lean Six Sigma experience
- AS9100 experience
- FAA experience or designations (A&P, AI, DMIR, DER, DAR)
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- Certified AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor
- Minitab or advanced Excel proficiency
- AS9102 FAI background
- Experience in MRB
Skills and Abilities:
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Process improvement mindset
- Accountability and ownership
Travel/Physical Requirements:
- Minimal to no travel expected.
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.
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