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Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Quality Engineer to join our team.If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
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
- Approve program requisitions and purchase orders.
- Ensure quality notes were flowed down to suppliers and are supported in documentation.
- Work with the Procurement and Buyer department to ensure the proper Q-Notes IAW drawing and Program requirements.
- Maintain NCR database daily and report status of non-conformances to management.
- Conduct Meetings with Managers and Government customers.
- Review and create processes.
- Maintain and review Corrective Actions in the CAD system.
- Non-conformances, root cause investigation.
- Participate in internal and 3rd party audits.
- Assist with CDRL reporting.
- Quality Engineering duties as required.
- The Candidate must have a BS degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience or Master with 6-10 years of relevant experience. (In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED or equivalent education and 10 years of relevant Quality experience will be considered).
- Must be able to solve complex problems, relate with other team members, and communicate with other levels of management.
- Must have knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings.
- Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
- Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
- Candidates must have Computer Skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
- Applicants must be able to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
List additional skills and experience that are "nice to have" but not required.- Familiar with DCMA or government Acquisition regulations.
- IPC 610/620 Certification
- Solumina or other MES programs.
- Power BI metric reporting.
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Original Posting:March 9, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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