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Quality Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 75000 - 90000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Cleveland OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy 17000 Saint Clair Cleveland OH 44110
Job Summary:
The Quality Engineer Military Helmet Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requirements including AS9100 ISO 9001 ITAR and ballistic performance specifications. This role drives continuous improvement across manufacturing testing and supply chain functions focusing on risk reduction nonconformance resolution root cause analysis and compliance documentation for military-grade helmets and personal protective gear.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain quality plans inspection standards and control plans for military helmet components and final assemblies
- Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) efforts in accordance with AS9102 and manage associated documentation packages (e.g. FAIR PPAP CDRLs)
- Investigate internal and external nonconformances using root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Support ballistic testing programs monitor failure trends and ensure test data accuracy and traceability
- Collaborate with design manufacturing and test engineering teams to ensure new product introductions meet all quality and regulatory standards
- Lead or assist with internal customer and government (e.g. DCMA) audits and ensure readiness for AS9100 surveillance activities
- Maintain robust document control traceability systems and quality record retention practices aligned with ITAR and DFARS requirements
- Conduct supplier quality audits and manage incoming inspection criteria for purchased components and raw materials (e.g. composite shells straps adhesives)
- Develop and report on quality KPIs such as defect rates yield customer returns and cost of poor quality (COPQ)
- Train production and inspection personnel on quality standards inspection procedures and compliance expectations
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Industrial Engineering Quality Engineering or a related technical field
- 35 years of quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (DoD aerospace or ballistic PPE preferred)
- Strong understanding of AS9100 ISO 9001 ITAR DFARS and military quality requirements
- Experience in composite materials molding processes and inspection of molded or bonded assemblies
- Proficient in reading technical drawings GD&T and using inspection equipment (e.g. CMM calipers bond testers)
- Skilled in root cause analysis tools (5 Whys Fishbone 8D) and CAPA implementation
- Working knowledge of ERP QMS and document control systems
- Strong communication and technical writing skills for audit responses control plans and customer communication
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting ballistic testing programs and interpreting standards (e.g. MIL-STD-662 NIJ protocols)
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
- Experience working directly with DCMA representatives or defense prime contractors
- Familiarity with CDRLs export compliance and contract deliverables
- Eligible for U.S. security clearance (preferred but not required)
About Avon Technologies:
We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the worlds militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) protection. We do this through our two brands Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness integrity excellence resilience collaboration and the ability to execute.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the worlds militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) protection. We do this through our two brands Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness integrity excellence resilience collaboration and the ability to execute.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Flexible Schedule
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Bonus Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Mentorship Program
- Supplemental plans
- Company-paid life and AD&D
- Medical/Dental/Vision
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $75000 to $90000 Annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
EOE Including Vet/Disability
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $75000 to $90000 Annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
EOE Including Vet/Disability
Required Experience:
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