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Salary: USD 80,000 - 100,000 / annual
Voyager Technologies, an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company, is seeking a Manufacturing Development Quality Engineer to support pre-manufacturing quality efforts in an energetics manufacturing environment (explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and related energetic materials).
You will own quality activities from concept through first article acceptance testing, translating customer Q-notes, Quality Assurance Provisions, CDRLs, SDRLs, and other requirements into robust inspection plans, pre- and post-production documentation, and acceptance criteria. This role is critical to ensuring new products and processes enter manufacturing with the quality foundation needed for safety, reliability, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support development and implementation of quality systems in compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (ATF, DoD, OSHA)
- Read and interpret Q-notes, Quality Assurance Provisions, CDRLs, SDRLs, customer requirements, and engineering drawings (including GD&T) to create actionable inspection plans and acceptance criteria
- Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) efforts for nonconformances and defects during pre-production and first article activities
- Assist in drafting manufacturing procedures, inspection instructions, and quality records for energetics production
- Participate in internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, certification)
- Track quality data and metrics from pre-production builds to identify trends and flag risks
- Own new programs and engineering changes from concept through first article acceptance testing, coordinating with Engineering and Manufacturing
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain
- Support supplier quality activities, including incoming inspection criteria and corrective actions
- Support failure investigations, material review boards (MRB), and risk assessments (FMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA)
- Prepare and hand off complete first article inspection packages to the floor-level Quality Engineer
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, security, and handling requirements for energetic materials
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and basic statistical techniques
- Ability to read and interpret Q-notes, Quality Assurance Provisions, CDRLs, SDRLs, customer-specific requirements, and engineering drawings including GD&T
- Familiarity applying root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone) to production and pre-production issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to document requirements clearly for downstream teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects through multiple phases and work effectively in high-hazard, safety-critical manufacturing environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline), or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in energetics, explosives, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries
- Experience with first article inspection processes (e.g., AS9102)
- ASQ certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or DoD quality requirements
- Exposure to configuration management and controlled documentation systems
- Basic knowledge of government contract requirements and customer quality clauses
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to pass State and Federal background checks
- Ability to obtain and maintain applicable State and Federal explosives licenses
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance)
