Lead Quality Engineer

Job ID
131210
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Tempe, Arizona, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Lead Quality Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Tempe, Arizona.

Overview

This role is responsible for driving mission assurance across cross-functional teams, including Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Test, supporting New Product Introduction programs from development through certification and into production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate internal and external customer engagements to ensure mission assurance goals are achieved
  • Drive compliance through Compliance Matrices and lead contract reviews from a Quality/Engineering perspective
  • Interpret and flow down contract and quality requirements, including SOWs, SDRLs, and technical specifications
  • Serve as a key stakeholder in quality and operations, supporting Consent-to-Ship meetings, Material and Failure Review Boards, RCCA processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure adherence to AS9100 standards and MDA Mission Assurance Plan Revisions B and C
  • Support New Product Introduction programs from development through certification and into production

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
  • 6-8 years of experience in mission assurance, quality engineering, or a related discipline

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of U.S. Government and MDA requirements
  • Experience with contract review and quality flow-down processes
  • Familiarity with AS9100, MAP Rev B and C, RCCA, MRB, FOD Control, and ESD Control
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • High degree of initiative, accountability, and adaptability
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Requirements

  • Prior experience with defense contractors
  • Hands-on involvement in government or defense-related programs
  • Experience supporting audits, certifications, and compliance reviews
  • Quality and manufacturing background highly desirable

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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