Quality Engineer Weekend Shift

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Sector – Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In this role, you’ll ensure machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. You'll also play a key part in supporting documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking—directly impacting the performance and reliability of mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork are essential. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities. Support manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing. Perform site quality planning, analyze program Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, develop inspection/test procedures and process plans, coordinate review of nonconformance documentation, and support root cause/corrective action. Participate in site quality planning Analyze QA requirements, support the development of inspection checklists Participate in process development and proofing to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into process plans and work instructions Review and approve new and revised drawings Review and approve new and revised process plans Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies and completed assemblies Document nonconforming materials and coordinate the material reviews and dispositions Support the collection of Quality Metrics Work with internal teams and site leadership to proactively work corrective actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely completion as required by Leidos policies Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements Ensure nonconformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering Support the conduct and documentation of internal quality audits for the site, report results & document findings Provide guidance and work with programs to establish root cause(s) and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes Lead process improvement initiatives Basic Qualifications. US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain at least a DoD Secret clearance. Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or a master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Candidate must have experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions. Experience writing work instructions, procedures, and implementing Quality Management System (QMS) documentation associated with AS9100. Candidate must be able to review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data and develop and