Advanced Quality Engineer - Defense Manufacturing / Quality Assu with Security Clearance

Advanced Quality Engineer Defense Manufacturing | Quality Assurance Canonsburg, PA Pay Estimated: $58.32-$67.38/Hour U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law We are hiring an Advanced Quality Engineer to support quality assurance, manufacturing quality control, and continuous improvement for complex electro-mechanical products in a highly regulated engineering environment. This role focuses on developing Quality Plans, conducting process and product inspections, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, CMMI, and applicable industry standards, and leading root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, supplier quality, and product reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Plans, quality assurance procedures, and inspection methods aligned with internal Quality Management Systems (QMS), customer requirements, and program specifications.
• Tailor quality processes and procedures to meet program-specific engineering, manufacturing, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities to ensure compliance with approved processes, Quality Plans, and customer specifications.
• Verify and maintain accurate as-built product configuration records to support traceability, configuration management, and quality compliance.
• Participate in deviation management and Engineering Change processes to ensure effective change control and implementation within manufacturing operations.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve product and process nonconformances through root cause analysis, corrective action, and systemic defect prevention.
• Conduct program-specific quality audits, process surveillance, and compliance assessments to verify adherence to established standards and requirements.
• Support supplier evaluation, selection, and performance monitoring to identify supplier quality risks and development opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics to identify manufacturing trends, process deficiencies, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional investigations into systemic quality defects and implement root cause corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Design and improve inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to assess the precision, accuracy, and reliability of production processes, equipment, and finished products.
• Implement and maintain Quality System policies, procedures, and work instructions to support regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence (AI) tools and process improvements to enhance quality assurance, defect analysis, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science, Mathematics, or specialized technical field (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient knowledge of engineering methodologies, tools, and standards across software, electrical, systems, or related engineering disciplines.
• Proficient knowledge of applicable quality management and industry standards, including ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME, ANSI, and EIA.
• Proficiency with inspection and measurement tools, testing methodologies, and quality evaluation techniques used in manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Experience developing and implementing quality assurance procedures, process controls, and inspection methods for production processes and finished products.
• Experience conducting quality audits, investigating nonconformances, and implementing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting quality management, process compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in technical manufacturing or engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense contracting, Department of Defense (DoD) programs, or similarly regulated industries, including medical devices, automotive, or nuclear manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional Continuous Improvement initiatives with measurable process or product quality improvements.
• Background in electro-mechanical systems, complex engineered products, or highly technical manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools such as Claude or equivalent AI platforms for process analysis, reporting, or continuous improvement.
• Experience identifying and implementing AI-driven improvements to quality management, manufacturing processes, or defect prevention. Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.