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UNION · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a unique Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. The Quality Engineer will develop and implement Quality Assurance systems to ensure manufacturing processes meet defense-grade standards.

Defense & Space

Responsibilities

Foster a culture of Quality across the organization, driven by data and continuous improvement

Develop and implement QMS and Quality Control processes to support a QMS for defense-grade steel forgings, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance

Conduct QMS and process audits and enforce standards to keep our products battle-ready

Tackle defects head-on using Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, fishbone diagrams to crush defects and non-conformances

Apply SPC and stats tools (Minitab, Excel) to keep processes tight

Leverage metallurgy expertise to ensure steel meets defense specs

Collaborate closely with Process and Manufacturing Engineers to design and validate precise, tightly controlled processes

Drive Lean and Six Sigma to cut waste and reduce defects

Support customer quality requests and issue resolution

Maintain and ensure supplier quality standards, supporting supplier qualification and audits

Oversee calibration program for critical measurement and test equipment

Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process and defect investigations, leading cross-functional teams in problem solving efforts

Mentor and support Quality Supervisors and Quality Technicians to maintain Quality Control standards

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsISO 9001 complianceRoot Cause Corrective ActionStatistical Process ControlMetallurgy expertiseLean Six SigmaMinitabSharp communicatorProactive problem-solverCoach / mentorDefense standards knowledgeNDT experienceSix Sigma certification

Required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Quality Systems, Reliability Engineering, Applied Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials Science

Experience: 3-5+ years in Quality Engineering / Quality Assurance in manufacturing environments supporting ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality system development and audits. Experience in defense/ ammo / aerospace / complex manufacturing - assembly experience is a plus

Technical Skills: High Proficiency in RCCA tools; SPC methods and software (Minitab), R-Shiny

Leadership/Work Style: Hands-on, proactive, disciplined. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance strategic thinking with tactical execution

Soft Skills: Sharp communicator, proactive problem-solver, coach / mentor to production Quality Inspectors and Quality Technicians

Physical Requirements: Stand, walk, lift 50 lbs in a gritty shop with heat and noise