JOB-10047951

Anticipated Start Date

November 23, 2026

Location

Monroe, NC

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client serves environmental products in long-term, high-growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and aerospace & defense.

Job Summary.

Our client is seeking a Defense Quality Engineer (DQE) to support material review board activities, new product development, lean implementation, process capability improvement, and daily production operations. The role will involve conducting in-process and final inspections, performing process and product audits, reviewing and analyzing technical data, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, and supporting quality management systems.

Job Description

• Material Review Board (MRB) Support: Lead and participate in MRB meetings to evaluate non-conforming materials, components, and products. Approve, reject, or recommend rework for materials that do not meet quality standards
• Non-Conformance Management: Coordinate and drive the investigation of SIRs in collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams. Ensure proper documentation of all non-conformances, including dispositions, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action: Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, including failure analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and tracked through completion
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001), regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to MRB activities, including SIRs, audits, and corrective actions
• Collaboration: Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues. Provide support and guidance to suppliers regarding quality requirements and material-related issues
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen, to improve overall quality and reduce non-conformances. Recommend improvements to processes, materials, or procedures to minimize defects and quality issues
• Collect and analyze data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving product and process quality
• Provide quality oversight during the teardown of customer-returned materials
• Conduct and participate in quality system, process, and product audits
• Provide technical leadership to inspection team members
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Comply with all military and contractual requirements
• Examine and audit finished products before customer source inspection or shipment to verify conformance to ATP
• Perform in-line examinations and audits of production lines to confirm adherence to ATP and testing methodologies
• Review all documentation and drawings, ATP sign-off sheets, visual conformance, and finish requirements
• Ensure product identification marking and labeling requirements specified in drawings or associated specifications are properly followed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management

Skills Required

• 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans
• Working knowledge of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment
• Excellent working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools
  

Education/Training/Certifications

• A two-year college degree in an applicable field and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Requirements

• Approximately 10% travel required

Pay Rate/Salary

• $33.00–$35.00/hr. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors