Quality Engineer II (For Summer 2026 SNC Interns Only)
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Hagerstown, MD
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $78k–$108k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Hagerstown, MD. Lead and drive quality improvement initiatives across the production lifecycle.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, ISO 9001, AS9100
- Base pay
- $78k–$108k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Maryland: typical posted base $99k–$145k. This one lists $78k–$108k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 11 quality engineer openings in Maryland, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live quality postings in Maryland.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 55%
- FMEA 55%
- Root cause 55%
- New product launch 45%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- ✓ ISO 9001 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Hagerstown
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Full description from Sierra Nevada CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and drive quality improvement initiatives across the production lifecycle.
- ◆Plan, conduct, and lead internal and external quality audits.
- ◆Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
- ◆Design and refine processes and mechanisms to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- ◆Mentor and train junior engineers and production staff on quality standards and processes.
- ◆Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- ◆Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
- ◆Ensure all activities comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
You Must Have
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- ✓2+ Years experience as a Quality Engineer or in a related field.
- ✓Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
- ✓Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- ✓Knowledge and utilization of AS9100, ISO 9001 and other applicable Military and statutory standards and specifications.
- ✓Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management systems (QMS).
- ✓Strong leadership and project management skills.
- ✓The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Essential Functions
- ◆Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
- ◆Requirement to be on feet for a significant portion of the work shift.
- ◆Majority of work hours spent on a computer.
- ◆Hand/finger dexterity for using testing and inspection tools.
- ◆Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
- ◆Occasional travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
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Do you have the skills, expertise and passion that it takes to be a top-notch quality engineer? Join our team and take your career to new heights! The Quality Engineer II will ensure adherence to stringent quality standards for our products and production processes. This role involves leading quality initiatives, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions based on statistical analysis and industry best practices.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
We Prefer
- •Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- •Certified Auditor or equivalent experience.
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- •Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and database experience.
- •Statistical analysis experience.
- •Experience participating in external audits as guide.
- •Six Sigma Black Belt.
Important notice
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!