Production Quality Engineer

Apply now Job No: 503359
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Advanced Manufacturing - 250710
Pay Grade: R1/R2 - Exempt
Advertised: February 27, 2026
Applications close: March 16, 2026

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? Our sustainment division invites qualified candidates to apply for our Production Quality Engineer opening supporting additive manufacturing and other cutting edge advanced manufacturing technologies! This is a full time benefit eligible position that offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, tuition assistance, vacation/sick accrual and holiday pay.

This position will elevate the existing quality system to the next-level Quality Management System (QMS), supporting increased product criticality, process discipline, and quality metrics improvement. Additionally, the job will entail
1) lead continued development, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS for a low volume, high mix advanced manufacturing environment at UDRI and
2) development of process documentation for use by the USAF. Support of advanced manufacturing programs for sustainment activities is integral to this enterprise.

• R1
  • Bachelors degree in science, engineering, engineering/manufacturing technology, or equivalent/applicable degree with 1 year minimum of applicable experience OR 5+ years of direct experience in quality
  • 1+ years of experience in aerospace or other industrial industry
  • Experience in setting up or leading manufacturing quality metrics
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in a structured Quality Management System (QMS) including responsibilities such as developing, implementing, maintaining, or auditing procedures
  • Experience in root cause and corrective action processes and selection/use of associated tools
  • Working knowledge of the disposition of non-conformances and non-compliances (similar to Material Review Board type processes)
  • Experience in change control and change management
  • Ability to read, understand and subsequently interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
  • Experience with development and delivery/performance of training related to quality systems
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO
    9001 oversight
  • Experience with aerospace special processes
  • Organizational skills
  • Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with team members at all levels
  • Attention to detail
  • Due to the requirements ... must be a U.S. citizen
• R2 (requires all the above plus)
  • Bachelors degree with 3 years minimum of applicable experience OR 10+ years of direct experience in quality management
  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace quality or other industrial industry
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a structured Quality Management System (QMS) including responsibilities such as developing, implementing, maintaining, or auditing procedures

• Familiarity and experience with the latest Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards
• Possess a recognized quality related certificate
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, CNC machining, forging, heat treat, and additive manufacturing for metals and plastics
• ERP or MRP software experience utilizing its quality control modules
• Non Destructive Inspection experience
• Black Belt certification from corporate or accredited program with demonstrated success with DMAIC projects
• Proficient in statistics as it relates to quality processes and process capability
• Ability to relate to and motivate work associates in the spirit of collaboration, relative to lessons learned and preventative corrective actions
• Experience as a delegated supplier quality representative
• ISO:9001 Certified internal auditor

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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