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Leidos' Defense Systems Mission Assurance Team is seeking a Quality Engineering & Control representative to join our team. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Successful candidates will be responsible for planning, execution, and follow-up related to audits of quality management system processes and product-specific processes that meet the requirements of AS9100 and CMMI. To include audits of activities such as production, calibration, shelf life, human resources, purchasing and supplier evaluation, safety, nonconforming product, and business operations. Applicant must be able to work in fast-paced R&D environment and in production environment with minimal supervision.

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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

• Plan, conduct and complete internal, external, and participate in 3rd party audits to include AS9100 and AS6500 requirements standards.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers supporting AS9100 programs.
• Collaborate with multiple facilities for quality inspections and safe delivery of products.
• Assign responsibilities, set priorities, and provide guidance on quality-related tasks.
• Develop and support training programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Quality Engineering & Control compliance
• 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).
• Program Support & Customer Interface
• Act as the primary quality representative for responsible program, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Lead customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Decision Making
• 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).
• Champion a culture of quality and accountability within the organization. Work as an integrated member of the Quality program team alongside Engineering and Program Management as a representative of the Mission Assurance group and the Quality Management System.
• Additional duties as required by the Program Quality management team.

• Basic Qualifications
• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 and requirements.
• Candidates must have user knowledge in various computer based Computer Skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Power Automate, PowerBI, SharePoint, Teams, JMP, and Mini Tab etc.
• Applicants must be able to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow to meet program based requirements deadlines.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area at their own expense.
• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant work experience or a Master's degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience will be considered.
• Establish and foster a quality culture dedicated to excellence and Leidos values.
• Plan and oversee quality audit activities for Defense Sector programs and facilities to ensure higher program performance at the enterprise level.
• Must be able to solve complex problems, relate with other team members, and communicate with multiple levels of management and customer teams.
• Must have the ability and communication skills to conduct both in person and virtual based meetings with customers and management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, contractual, and corporate requirements through sector-wide audits.
• Facilitate the implementation of practices compliant with AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMI-DEV, CMMI-SVC.
• Ensure that the Defense Sector maintains an effective quality management system, by reporting on audit metrics that affect the enterprise.
• Conduct independent audits, ensuring compliance and fostering continual improvement.
• Ensure resolution of internal and external audit findings promptly through root cause analysis and corrective measures.
• Address escalated quality issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct trend analysis at sector and program levels, implementing measures for enterprise maturation.
• Perform deep dives to analyze program issues, facilitating containment and lessons learned.
• Review contract deliverables for conformance with requirements and quality standards.
• Lead structured improvement activities for continual enhancement at sector and program levels.
• Participate in formal post-award reviews, mitigate risks, and ensure product and service quality.
• Lead integration of acquired organizations for quality management system compliance and process alignment.
• Communicate effectively with technical and management staff at all organizational levels, including senior management.
• Working Knowledge of the Windchill/ Agile EPLM programs.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 standards and expertise in navigating the structure of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Must have worked in an environment where the candidate participated in auditing of requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians to ensure a comprehensive understanding of quality process requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret procedures, work instructions, drawings, assembly schematics, and specifications.
• Develop audit plans, checklists, and metrics associated with audit events using strong computer skills. Must be able to report audit findings to all levels of management and communicate problem areas.
• Must have computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office as well as Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Must be able to work a full-time, 5-days per week 8-hours per shift.
• Must be able to accommodate overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Some travel is required, typically no more than 25 percent (one week per month)
• Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Apply understanding of CMMI requirements across the collaborative network.
• Manage multiple audit schedules unique to each program and organization for up to 3 years per program.
• Conduct and participate in root cause and corrective action discussions to ensure the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Knowledge of contract requirements and DFARs etc.
• Serve/ host an external audit for both a second part (customer) and third party (certifying body).
• Ability to walk programs through requirements of each process in order to properly align the program with the QMS/ processes.
• Candidate must be a US citizen and able to obtain/maintain a final DOE Q Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma certification
• Solumina or other MES programs.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Power Automate
• Power BI
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Teams
• JMP
• Mini Tab
• CMMI trained
• ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor Trained
• Knowledge of Configuration Management, CDRL and On Time Deliverables

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