Quality Engineer

Middletown, RI, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Assembly
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inspection
  • Test Equipment
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective And Preventive Action
  • Evaluation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Functional Requirements
  • Security Clearance
  • Supervision
  • Industry-specific
  • ISO 9000
  • Lean Methodology
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-making
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quality Management
  • QMS
  • Management
  • Six Sigma
  • Quality Assurance
  • Manufacturing
  • Statistics
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2617782

Location: Middletown, RI, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-09

Category: Quality Assurance

Subcategory: Qual Assurance

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Quality Engineer in Middletown, RI. This candidate ensures the quality, reliability, and compliance of electro-mechanical test equipment during fabrication and assembly. This role develops and implements quality plans, monitors production processes, and drives corrective and preventive actions to meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. The Quality Engineer collaborates closely with design, manufacturing, test, and supply chain teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and ensure consistent, high-quality output of complex electro-mechanical systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection criteria, and test procedures for electro-mechanical test equipment.
  • Review engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and specifications to ensure clear, testable quality requirements.
  • Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical assemblies, wiring, harnesses, and functional performance.
  • Analyze quality data (defects, yields, test results) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances.
  • Support supplier quality activities, including evaluation of incoming materials and components.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, customer and internal quality requirements).
  • Train and support production and test technicians on quality standards, procedures, and workmanship criteria.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of experience; years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Must have the ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
  • Proven experience in quality assurance roles; supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and quality management software (e.g., QMS platforms).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Combination of office and [factory/manufacturing floor/laboratory] environments; may require some travel to vendor or customer sites.
  • Ability to work extended hours or shifts as needed to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent.
  • Experience with quality assurance in manufacturing / fabrication environment.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and techniques.



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  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2617782
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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