Quality Engineer

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Primary Responsibilities
• Develop, complete, and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with AS9102 standard.
• Review drawings, certificates, characteristic results, specifications, documentation and certification for all FAIs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, purchase orders, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.
• Ensure compliance between customer technical data packages and FAIR packages.
• Work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customer teams to resolve FAIR discrepancies and non-conformance issues.
• Provide technical support, assistance and guidance on First Article Inspection processes to internal team.
• Collaborate with the customer to ensure timely and accurate submission of FAIRs, per schedule.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data to assess the suitability and completeness of FAIRs.
• Assist in process improvements and implement best practices for FAIR procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to AS9102 and aerospace & defense manufacturing
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree wit 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
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to spot discrepancies in documentation, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• In-depth knowledge of customer specifications, purchase orders, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting industry specifications (ASME, ASTM, SAE, etc.).
• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, technical data, and specifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as AS9102, AS9100, and other relevant aerospace & defense standards.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Candidate must be a resident of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs - Monument - Pueblo, CO area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Security Clearance.

Original Posting:

April 16, 2025
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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.