Mechanical Quality Engineer

Quality Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. play a critical role in ensuring that every mechanical component and assembly supporting our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems meets the rigorous standards required for defense applications.

Requirements

• Own and manage NCMRs, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and tracking to closure.
• Review engineering drawings for manufacturability, clarity, and completeness.
• Conduct supplier audits and work directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming part consistency.
• Use CMM output and dimensional data to validate part conformance and support statistically driven decisions.
• Develop and implement statistical models, SPC charts, capability analyses, and process controls.
• Ensure compliance to AS9100, DFMEA practices, Six Sigma methodologies, and ASTM E595 guidelines.
• Work cross functionally with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve yields, reduce escapes, and elevate process robustness.
• Support first article inspections, serialization, traceability, and documentation efforts as systems and processes mature.
• Provide technical guidance and schedules to inspectors, technicians, and operators on best practices and interpretation of requirements.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting