Engineering Specialist
$124,800–$124,800 year
Hybrid · Hampton, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
New Product Engineer responsible for the quality of the project launch from design through production release, including customer PPAP approval and transition to Manufacturing Quality. Role requires leading cross-functional teams, validating customer and internal requirements, ensuring adherence to defined development processes, coordinating APQP/PPAP activities, conducting FMEA/MSA, driving quality planning and documentation, and guiding readiness for Start of Production while ensuring ITAR/export control compliance. The position is hybrid and located in Hampton, VA, and expects expertise in quality systems, process validation, and continuous improvement across NPI initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with significant involvement in NPI/APQP activities for regulated products
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
- Experience with software for creating FMEAs and Control Plans (APIS IQ-RM Pro preferred)
- Experience using statistical software such as Minitab
- Certified Six Sigma Black or Green Belt
- Internal Systems Auditor
- Ability to safely perform essential job functions and communicate with customers/team members
- FMEA moderator and quality authority role in LEANPD projects
- Experience with ITAR/export control documentation and compliance
- Understanding of AS9100, ISO13485, ISO22163 standards
- Ability to drive quality planning, documentation, and customer submissions
- Experience leading 8D problem solving and LEANPD process improvements
- Capability to supervise/consult on quality tools and methods (8D training, root cause analysis, risk management)
- Knowledge of product development processes and APQP lifecycle
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