Leidos is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to oversee Quality Engineering efforts on a key AS9100 program, ensuring product integrity and compliance throughout the lifecycle, and managing a team of QEs.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, and aerospace industry standards.
- Hands-on experience with FAI (AS9102), PPAP, RCCA (8D, 5-Why), and quality tools.
- Proficiency in GD&T, statistical analysis, and risk management tools (FMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA).
- Experience working with customer quality representatives, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
- Candidate must have experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root cause and implementing corrective action.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.
- Familiarity with APQP, MSA, and digital transformation initiatives in quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers supporting the AS9100 program.
- Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements across the program.
- Lead risk management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) initiatives.
- Drive First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAP, and process validations per industry standards.
- Support Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
- Utilize metrics and data analysis to identify trends, drive improvements, and reduce defects.
- Lead process improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Zero Defect initiatives).
Other
- Leadership & Team Management
- Assign responsibilities, set priorities, and provide guidance on quality-related tasks.
- Develop and support training programs to enhance team capabilities.
- Act as the primary quality representative for the program, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Lead customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews.
