Quality Engineer Representative

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The position you are applying for is with V2X Modernization & Sustainment Division, which was formerly Raytheon Global Training & Logistics. Vertex Aerospace LLC (subsequently V2X) acquired Raytheon Global Training & Logistics in December 2021. V2X formed when Vertex Aerospace and Vectrus consolidated in 2022.

V2X OVERVIEW

The V2X Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

V2X delivers integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through end-of-life support of complex systems and platforms. V2X offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50-year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

The V2X Company is a Federal Contractor and must comply with Federal mandates.

V2X is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30 year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world class businesses ().

V2X is seeking a Quality Engineer Representative (QE Rep) at our Indianapolis, IN, location. The QE Rep serves as a key liaison between quality assurance, production, engineering, and program management teams to ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable standards. This role supports a wide range of quality-related activities across the product lifecycle, from proposal development through final delivery.

A primary focus for the QE Rep is continuous improvement. Core responsibilities include optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency across operations. Other duties include reviewing and approving manufacturing documentation, supporting qualification testing, initiating and dispositioning of nonconforming material, and participating in internal and external audits. The role also includes supporting production & receiving inspections and coordinating with supplier quality.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. A technically oriented candidate is required who can uphold requirements of a Quality Management System based on the AS9100.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance productivity, drive quality improvements, and reduce defect rates
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Review and approval of manufacturing routings and production order changes
• Review internal test procedures and witness production testing
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations
• Investigate issues with supplied hardware and support first article inspection activities
• Evaluate out-of-tolerance calibrations and determine impact
• Interface with DCMA and government QA representatives
• Support qualification test activities and related documentation
• Create nonconforming material reports, identify defects
• Perform quality checks and create certificates of conformance
• Be a compliance resource across the business
• Review and approve manufacturing assembly instructions
• Coordinate with supplier quality for PO concerns
• Support production engineering in tooling and routing creation
• Support electrical and mechanical inspectors

Required Skills:

· Detailed, technically oriented, mechanically inclined

· Process orientated, critical thinker

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Ability to work across departments and manage multiple priorities

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality data systems

· Cross-functional collaboration and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desired Skills:

· 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or related technical field

· Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

· Technical expertise in Military mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic devices

· Experience in aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing environments

· Knowledge of supplier quality processes and government QA protocols

· Familiarity with customer returns, calibration systems, and tooling development

· Exposure to management reviews and risk reviews

· Experience with quality notifications, RCCA, and audit

· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inspection techniques

Education Requirements:

· A Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

· Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in the evaluation process