M9 Solutions is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Canonsburg, PA. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Writes and implements Quality Plans based on the internal quality system and customer requirements, and helps tailor processes to each program's needs.
• Monitors build and test activities for compliance with quality plans, customer requirements, and approved processes.
• Keeps accurate as-built configuration records.
• Takes part in deviation and engineering change processes so changes move cleanly into manufacturing.
• Tracks nonconformances and leads root cause and corrective action on systemic defects, working across teams.
• Runs program-specific audits and surveillance.
• Supports supplier evaluation and selection, and monitors supplier performance.
• Collects and reports quality metrics to find continuous improvement opportunities.
• Puts quality system policies, procedures, and instructions into practice.
• Designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance methods that take materials through to finished electro-mechanical products, including how production processes, equipment, and finished hardware get inspected, tested, and evaluated.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related science or math field (or equivalent experience) plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's plus 3+ years.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering methods, tools, and standards (software, electrical, systems).
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME, ANSI, and EIA standards.
• Hands-on skill with inspection and measurement tools and techniques.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in defense or another regulated industry, such as medical devices, automotive, or nuclear.
• A specific example of leading a cross-functional continuous improvement effort.
• A background in electro-mechanical or highly technical products.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, and ideas for using AI to drive improvement.

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