Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract opportunity in Syracuse, NY.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): - Minimum 4 yr Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority. - Quality engineering / quality management experience. - Experience with program start up process, First Article Inspections, flowdown of Quality requirements - Understanding of Hardware Quality processes. - Understanding of Supplier Quality processes. - Production, Manufacturing, Process Engineering experience. - Experience leading projects or teams. - Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. This requires US Citizenship.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): -Excellent verbal and written communication. -Previous Program Quality Experience -Program Management Experience -Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 -Risk Identification and Mitigation -Formal Root Causal Analysis Experience -Certified Cost Account Manager (CAM) -Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt
REQUIRED EDUCATION: - Minimum 4 yr Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority. **Education MUST be accredited**
WORK HOURS: Full-Time 4/10-1st Shift
ADDITIONAL: Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a secret clearance.
Job Number:
215316
Job Location:
Syracuse, NY
Rate:
Up to $70.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
08/13/2025
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Kristie Hardage
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:khardage@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
