What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Quality Engineer position at QinetiQ U.S.?
| Job ID | 2025-11885 | Posted Date | Engineering | Job Location | US-MA- |
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QinetiQ Inc. is looking to hire a Principal level Quality Assurance Engineer to work at our busy production facility in Franklin, MA. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Responsible for supporting incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electromechanical hardware, textiles, and composites
- Verify product conformance to program specifications, drawings and acceptance tests
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities, perform root cause analysis and participate in corrective action process
- Coordinate problem resolution with the engineering, manufacturing and program teams
- Capture and combine inspection data and supplier data packages for maintenance and distribution to customer per requirements
- Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102
- Work with Suppliers to resolve non-conformances and corrective actions
- Interface with Customer QA representatives
- Support Quality Management System (QMS), AS9100 and CMMI processes and perform audits
- Assist with development and review of procedures & work instructions
- Develop detailed Quality Plans for assigned programs
- Assist with management of calibrated equipment program
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, program office and configuration management
- Support source inspection at supplier facility (less than 10% travel)
- Review and approve Engineering Changes per assigned programs
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
- BS degree with 7 years of experience, BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field preferred
- Must be proficient in Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Possess great technical communications, team leadership and team building skills
- Ability to problem solve and critically think
- Self-starter able to prioritize tasks and work independently
- Excellent communications skills
- Recent experience working in an ISO9000 or AS9100 environment
- MS in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
- Welding experience, AMS specification knowledge and application for procedures
- Certified Internal auditor
- Certified IPC-A-610/620 Inspector
- Experience working on DOD electromechanical products
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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