Associate Quality Engineer

The role

This Associate Quality Engineer will support product and process quality within an energetics manufacturing environment. The role involves applying foundational engineering knowledge to quality tasks under close supervision.

What you will do

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems in compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist manufacturing operations by helping ensure process controls, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria are followed.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for nonconformances, defects, and customer complaints.
• Assist in reviewing manufacturing procedures, inspection instructions, and quality records.
• Support internal audits and assist with external audits.
• Help collect, organize, and analyze quality data and metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain.
• Support supplier quality activities including qualification, audits, and corrective actions.
• Participate in failure investigations, material review boards, and risk assessments.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, security, and handling requirements for energetic materials.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
• 0–2 years of quality engineering experience.
• Foundational knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and statistical techniques.
• Exposure to root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, SPC) through coursework or prior experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work effectively in high-hazard, safety-critical manufacturing environments under close supervision.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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

Nice to have

• Relevant internships, co-ops, or academic projects in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Coursework, internship, or project experience in energetics, explosives, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries
• Interest in pursuing ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Basic familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or DoD quality requirements
• Exposure to configuration management and controlled documentation systems
• General understanding of government contract requirements and customer quality clauses

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• 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. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) to conform to export regulations

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions.