Strategic Technology Institute Inc,
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (1791)
Strategic Technology Institute Inc,, Lakehurst, New Jersey, us, 08733
Quality Assurance Engineer (Senior)
Location: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ
Schedule: Full-time, MondayFriday (core hours 06001530; occasional range 05001730)
Clearance: Active
Secret Clearance
required Telework: Optional, but ~80% of work performed on-site About the Role We are seeking a
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
to provide direct engineering and technical support for the
Prototype, Manufacturing and Test Department (PMTD)
at NAWCAD Lakehurst. This work supports mission-critical Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) and Support Equipment (SE) systems, including
EMALS, AAG, ARC, Low Loss Launch Valves, and Cross Deck Pendants . This role is essential to ensuring
quality, compliance, and reliability
in the design, prototyping, manufacturing, and installation of Navy hardware. The ideal candidate will have extensive QA experience, welding expertise, and strong familiarity with
ISO, MIL-Q, and military specifications . Responsibilities As a Senior QA Engineer, you will: Support quality engineering across ALRE/SE manufacturing, prototyping, testing, and installations. Review engineering drawings, military specs, MPRs, and technical documentation for QA compliance. Prepare, qualify, and apply welding procedures; select appropriate welding methods; and certify PMTD welding personnel. Support ISO 9001 quality programs, audits, and updates to standard operating procedures. Provide QA verification, inspections, and vendor oversight to ensure conformance with Navy engineering requirements. Manage and investigate Product Quality Deficiency Reports and material deficiencies. Assist in development of Technical Data Review documents for procurement actions. Monitor production workflows, recommend process improvements, and ensure project deliverables meet
cost, schedule, and quality objectives . Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve manufacturing processes.
Required Qualifications Education : Masters degree in Engineering (must include coursework in QA practices and procedures). Bachelors in
Materials or Mechanical Engineering
is highly desirable.
Experience : 10+ years
working in a formal quality program (e.g.,
ISO 9001, MIL-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208A , or equivalent). 5+ years
reading and interpreting
engineering drawings , Government drawing formats,
MPRs , and
military specifications . 5+ years
specialized experience preparing
welding procedures
and selecting
welding methods
(or equivalent metallurgical sciences experience).
Clearance : Active
Secret Security Clearance
(must be current). Preferred Skills Strong background in naval, aerospace, or defense manufacturing QA. Experience with vendor inspections, audits, and compliance verification. Familiarity with ISO 9001 documentation processes and corrective actions. Effective communicator with ability to interface between
production, engineering, and QA teams .
Why Join Us? Work directly on
mission-critical Navy programs
supporting U.S. aircraft carriers and aviation systems. Be part of a high-level engineering and QA team at the cutting edge of
prototyping and test operations . Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education: Master's (Required) Experience: QA Programs (ISO 9001, MIL-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208A, etc.): 10 years (Required) Welding: 5 years (Required)
Security clearance: Secret (Required) Work Location: In person
Secret Clearance
required Telework: Optional, but ~80% of work performed on-site About the Role We are seeking a
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
to provide direct engineering and technical support for the
Prototype, Manufacturing and Test Department (PMTD)
at NAWCAD Lakehurst. This work supports mission-critical Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) and Support Equipment (SE) systems, including
EMALS, AAG, ARC, Low Loss Launch Valves, and Cross Deck Pendants . This role is essential to ensuring
quality, compliance, and reliability
in the design, prototyping, manufacturing, and installation of Navy hardware. The ideal candidate will have extensive QA experience, welding expertise, and strong familiarity with
ISO, MIL-Q, and military specifications . Responsibilities As a Senior QA Engineer, you will: Support quality engineering across ALRE/SE manufacturing, prototyping, testing, and installations. Review engineering drawings, military specs, MPRs, and technical documentation for QA compliance. Prepare, qualify, and apply welding procedures; select appropriate welding methods; and certify PMTD welding personnel. Support ISO 9001 quality programs, audits, and updates to standard operating procedures. Provide QA verification, inspections, and vendor oversight to ensure conformance with Navy engineering requirements. Manage and investigate Product Quality Deficiency Reports and material deficiencies. Assist in development of Technical Data Review documents for procurement actions. Monitor production workflows, recommend process improvements, and ensure project deliverables meet
cost, schedule, and quality objectives . Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve manufacturing processes.
Required Qualifications Education : Masters degree in Engineering (must include coursework in QA practices and procedures). Bachelors in
Materials or Mechanical Engineering
is highly desirable.
Experience : 10+ years
working in a formal quality program (e.g.,
ISO 9001, MIL-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208A , or equivalent). 5+ years
reading and interpreting
engineering drawings , Government drawing formats,
MPRs , and
military specifications . 5+ years
specialized experience preparing
welding procedures
and selecting
welding methods
(or equivalent metallurgical sciences experience).
Clearance : Active
Secret Security Clearance
(must be current). Preferred Skills Strong background in naval, aerospace, or defense manufacturing QA. Experience with vendor inspections, audits, and compliance verification. Familiarity with ISO 9001 documentation processes and corrective actions. Effective communicator with ability to interface between
production, engineering, and QA teams .
Why Join Us? Work directly on
mission-critical Navy programs
supporting U.S. aircraft carriers and aviation systems. Be part of a high-level engineering and QA team at the cutting edge of
prototyping and test operations . Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education: Master's (Required) Experience: QA Programs (ISO 9001, MIL-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208A, etc.): 10 years (Required) Welding: 5 years (Required)
Security clearance: Secret (Required) Work Location: In person