Quality Engineer

About UDC

Ultra Defense Corp (UDC) is a privately held defense company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with domestic manufacturing facilities and operations supporting American national security interests worldwide.

For more than 15 years, UDC has built a stable and mature organization and is now entering a significant period of expansion. With a growing portfolio aligned with U.S. defense priorities in advanced technology and domestic manufacturing, UDC offers the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment backed by organizational stability and competitive benefits.

The Opportunity

UDC is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our munitions and regulated manufacturing operations in Marshall, Texas.

This role is responsible for ensuring that products and manufacturing processes meet customer, regulatory, contractual, and internal quality requirements. The Quality Engineer will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems, process controls, inspection methods, and corrective-action programs.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Program Management, customers, suppliers, and government stakeholders, this position will play an important role in driving product quality, reducing defects, improving process capability, and maintaining compliance with applicable military and industry standards.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality requirements and specifications.
• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and applicable military standards.
• Investigate product and process nonconformances and lead root-cause analysis activities.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation for quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, sampling plans, test procedures, and quality documentation.
• Participate in First Article Inspections (FAI) and product qualification activities.
• Conduct internal process and product audits and support external customer, government, and third-party audits.
• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Support calibration, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and inspection-equipment programs.
• Assist with production-readiness reviews and new-product introductions.
• Perform statistical analysis and process-capability studies.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality-engineering principles and Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of root-cause analysis methodologies, including 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and 8D.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data-analysis techniques.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience with inspection methods, test equipment, and calibration systems.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and process-capability analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, munitions, explosives, ordnance, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-1168.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with ERP and quality-management software.
• Familiarity with military specifications, defense contracts, and government quality requirements
• Experience supporting explosive or energetic-material manufacturing operations.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be a hands-on quality professional who is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, independently evaluating complex quality issues, and partnering across multiple functions to drive solutions.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

Quality Engineering | Problem Solving | Root Cause Analysis | Continuous Improvement | Technical Leadership | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Accountability | Decision Making | Customer Focus

Work Environment & Travel

This position is based in Marshall, Texas and will work across office, production, laboratory, and field environments.

The role requires the ability to stand, walk, and inspect manufacturing operations for extended periods, lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, wear required PPE, and work safely around manufacturing machinery and explosive materials.

Travel is expected to be approximately 50% during the first six months, transitioning to approximately 30% domestic travel thereafter.

Why UDC?

This is an opportunity to join UDC during a period of significant growth and play a key role in strengthening the quality systems, manufacturing processes, and operational discipline supporting critical defense programs.

What UDC Offers

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Starting compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience and alignment with the requirements of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ultra Defense Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.