Quality Engineer
Stark AerospaceColumbus, Mississippi, United States
Posted November 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Stark Aerospace, headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, is a leading aerospace and defense contractor specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced missile systems, loitering munitions, and EO/IR platforms. Operating from a 136,000‑square‑foot facility adjacent to the Columbus/GTR airport, the company delivers end‑to‑end electronics and avionics assembly, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for high‑performance defense equipment. Stark’s reputation as a world‑class innovator is built on cutting‑edge technology, rigorous quality standards, and a deep commitment to national security. The organization fosters a collaborative culture where engineers and technicians work on complex, mission‑critical projects that shape the future of defense capabilities.
Job Description
Quality Engineer develops quality procedures, monitors products, and performs audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems.
Requirements
- Develop quality procedures according to customer requirements and process specifications.
- Develop and maintain sampling plans using recognized statistical methods.
- Determine measurable quality improvement plans.
- Prepare reports and make recommendations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
- Monitor, test, and inspect products to meet specified standards.
- Review customer and/ engineering drawings for identification of key characteristics and critical items.
- Participate on Change Board and MRB Board.
- Participate in FAIs.
- Perform and lead internal audits to ensure readiness for external audits.
- Perform and lead root cause analysis to identify cause and specify appropriate preventive actions.
- Prepare and maintain quality records.
- Assist the Quality Director in implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System.
- Manage suppliers' performance and conduct supplier quality audits.
- Support Quality Inspectors ensuring compliance with processes and procedures.
- Provide support to operations and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Vacation
