Program Quality Engineer
Description
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Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a Program Quality Engineer.
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Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee Quality data and reports.
- Work with program managers and engineers to support the program requirements.
- Experience with secret programs.
- Ensure CDRL compliances.
- Prepare monthly slide show presentations.
- Conduct meetings for status and failure analysis.
- Track program quality metrics through Power BI and other reporting software.
- Approve final data packages prior to delivery.
- Disposition NCR's and report the Management.
- Notify Government customers of nonconformances.
- Ensure root cause and corrective actions on nonconformances are completed.
- Report any process changes to Management.
- Track and complete issued NCRs and report through program channels.
- Problem solving Non-conformances and conduct root cause investigations on assembly components.
- Quality Inspection duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
- The Candidate must have a BS degree 8-12 years of relevant experience or Masters with 6 -10 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED or equivalent education with 15 years of relevant experience will be considered.
- The candidate should have at least 8 years of quality experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.
- Experience with composite or carbon materials.
- Experience with internal and external suppliers.
- The candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama, AL area.
- Must have knowledge of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers etc.
- Basic knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
- Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- CQE Certification.
- Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
- Six Sigma certified
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
September 19, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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