Quality Engineer I

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers


Position Summary
The Quality Engineer is a critical member of the Fairbanks Morse Aftermarket Team leading in the development and enforcement of our Quality Management System. This individual will support the continual improvement and maintenance of the ISO 9001 registered Quality Management System.
At Fairbanks Morse Defense, quality is mission critical. Our engines, systems, and aftermarket service solutions support some of the world’s most demanding naval and defense operations — and we are seeking a driven, technically strong Quality Engineer to help ensure those systems perform at the highest standard.
This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced technical environments and wants to make a direct impact across field service operations, supplier quality, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement initiatives. We are especially interested in candidates with military leadership experience, heavy industrial maintenance backgrounds, naval engineering experience, or strong technical quality systems expertise.
The Quality Engineer is a highly dynamic position that requires effective front line leadership skills, cross-functional communication skills, proficient technical and analytical expertise to sustain our Quality Assurance Objectives. The Quality Engineer is responsible for designing quality standards; inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products; developing quality corrective measures; creating and implementing quality documentation; and testing systems and procedures to ensure they meet technical standards; as well as identifying technical issues and proactively recommending solutions.


Why This Role Stands Out
• Support mission-critical naval and defense operations
• High-impact role with visibility across leadership teams
• Lead meaningful quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work across field service, supplier quality, manufacturing, and customer operations
• Strong fit for military veterans and technical professionals
• Hands-on role supporting real-world operations and problem solving
• Opportunity to travel to service centers, suppliers, and customer sites
• Exposure to complex mechanical and industrial systems
• Influence ISO9001 quality systems and operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborative environment with skilled engineering and operations teams
• Stable defense industry opportunity with long-term career growth
• Opportunity to make measurable impact on reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction


What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead Quality Engineering initiatives across workshop and field service operations
• Drive root cause analysis investigations and corrective action implementation
• Support and strengthen the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Conduct internal audits at service centers and customer job sites
• Create and improve SOPs and Standardized Work Instructions
• Collaborating with operations, leadership, suppliers, and customers
• Review supplier quality documentation and material certifications
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and audits
• Present quality findings and corrective actions to leadership teams
• Identify operational risks and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with technical, military, and customer quality standards
• Track multiple quality projects while maintaining timelines and deliverables
• Support field service teams with quality-related technical guidance
• Investigate non-conformance issues and drive sustainable resolutions
• Analyze data and trends to improve performance and reliability
• Assist in maintaining audit readiness and compliance initiatives
• Serve as a key technical resource for quality assurance matters
• Travel to support audits, projects, inspections, and c