Senior Quality Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production : one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We design, build, and test next generation weapon systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge in defense capabilities.

Senior Quality Specialist

We are seeking a Quality Specialist to support development and implementation of our quality management system (QMS), reporting directly to the Quality Manager. This is a hybrid role that combines hands-on inspection responsibilities with process and systems development. You'll play a key part in establishing our quality framework to achieve AS9100 certification, assisting engineering in developing inspection methods, and ensuring consistent product quality through effective inspection methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on machined, mechanical, electronic, and sub-assembly components to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Program and operate CMM and Portable CMM (Hexagon Arm), using PC-DMIS or PolyWorks, to execute dimensional inspections.
• Support the establishment of quality processes and documentation aligned with AS9100 requirements.
• Assist in the creation of inspection plans, including determining appropriate measurement methods, devices, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure inspection methods align with design intent and manufacturability.
• Contribute to supplier quality assurance by supporting incoming inspection standards and supplier feedback.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in quality operations.
• Perform vendor and subcontractor quality evaluations, including audits and supplier assessments to ensure materials and parts meet defined quality specifications before acceptance.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, including regulatory or customer audits; prepare required documentation and act as liaison during quality reviews or inspections.
• Provide training and guidance to production and operations staff on quality procedures, best practices, and quality awareness.

Requirements and Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership Qualities

ITAR Requirements

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.