Principal Quality Engineer

Thales Defense and Security Inc

Germantown, MD, US
Base: $121,230 - $154,905 usd; bonus/equity: 5% ta...
On-site
As9100 quality management system
Product life cycle support
Internal corrective actions
Supports the TDSI AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and leads Quality Engineering activities throughout the product life cycle

Job Summary

  • Supports the TDSI AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and leads Quality Engineering activities throughout the product life cycle.
  • Assists Supply Chain Quality Assurance activities including approving/auditing suppliers and conducting Source Inspections.
  • Offers competitive salary, yearly incentive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a 9/80 work schedule with hybrid flexibility.

Matching Summary

Supports the TDSI AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and leads Quality Engineering activities throughout the product life cycle.

Salary

Base: $121,230 - $154,905 USD; Bonus/Equity: 5% target incentive compensation plan; Benefits: Medical insurance, 401(k) with 7% company contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid leave, 9/80 Work Schedule

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AS9100 Quality Management System
  • Product life cycle support
  • Internal Corrective Actions
  • Supply Chain Quality Assurance
  • First Article Inspections
  • Process Capability Analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Team collaboration and interface
  • Adaptability to changing priorities

Key Requirements

  • BS Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent/related technical degree or experience
  • 8+ years of Quality Engineering experience
  • Proficient in ASME / ANSI Y14.5
  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies, IPC standards
  • Familiarity with schematics and RF Test equipment
  • Knowledgeable in Software Quality Assurance, MRP systems, Cause/Corrective Action systems
  • Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Proficiency in Requirements and Configuration Management tools
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
  • Proficiency in Minitab
  • Ability to travel up to 10% domestically

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship required

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