Quality Engineer Jobs in Mississippi
Quality Engineer jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in Jackson, Meridian, and the Gulf Coast corridor, where manufacturers, aerospace contractors, and defense-adjacent suppliers drive steady demand across process improvement, supplier quality, and product compliance specialties. Employers like Raytheon Technologies, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and Nissan North America maintain long-term quality engineering workforces in the state, with openings at every level from associate quality engineer through senior and quality systems manager. Mississippi's manufacturing base keeps demand consistent, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Date Posted:
2026-10-29Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Raytheon is seeking a Sr Engineer, Quality Engineer providing engineering support and expertise to Raytheon Airborne Systems to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. This position will provide education and knowledge on the use of quality resources in the administration of the Quality System. They will manage projects and/or processes with minimal oversight and provide measurable input to new products, processes, or standards in operational plans to implement customer integrations and/or objectives. The position works in a SCIF environment with flexible work hours to accommodate work/life balance practices.
What You Will Do
- Lead Quality functions with the Advanced Radar Systems within Forest Ms
- Lead and/or participate in Root Cause analysis and CORE initiatives
- Manage Quality specific metrics
- Be a Leader among your peers as for Quality knowledge and processes
- Actively pursue methods and process to improve overall Quality of our product
- At times will lead both the Box and Pod manufacturing areas
Qualifications you must have:
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and 5 years of prior engineering experience.
- Experience with working with DCMA, USN, and USG.
- Experience with AS 9100/ISO9001 quality management systems or equivalent
- Previous work experience engaging with cross-functional stakeholders in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions
- Experience with Six Sigma methodology (CORE) and tools such as lean manufacturing, diagnostic, process optimization and continuous improvement
- Experience with microelectronic fab, manufacturing and assembly
- Experience with metrology, measurement tools and practices
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications we prefer:
- Experience working with external suppliers and mechanical inspection techniques
- Experience in supporting design and manufacturing processes and could work within a cross-functional team environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work with internal and external customers in efforts to reducing and eliminating quality defects
- Hands on use of statistical process controls for process monitoring, qualification and/or design feedback
- Familiar with lean manufacturing concepts
- Ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to collaborate and team with multiple internal functions and external organizations to provide best value solutions to our customers
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
Learn More and Apply Now!
This position is on-site at our Forest, MS facility and there is no relocation assistance available.
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Mississippi.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential recognized or actively pursued
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems
- Proficiency in statistical process control and root cause analysis methods
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and related automotive or aerospace quality tools
Quality Engineer Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Mississippi?
Most Mississippi employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering as the foundation. While Mississippi does not issue a state-specific quality engineer license, the nationally recognized Certified Quality Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality is the standard employers look for when hiring. Candidates build toward that credential through relevant work experience and exam preparation, with Mississippi's manufacturing-heavy industries in aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding offering strong pathways into the field.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Mississippi?
Mississippi quality engineer roles are posted by General Atomics, Anduril, and Hyve Solutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mississippi's combination of defense shipbuilding on the Gulf Coast, automotive assembly in Canton, and aerospace suppliers statewide means quality engineering roles appear across a notably diverse set of industries.
Which Mississippi cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
Tupelo, Gulfport, and McHenry account for the largest share of quality engineer openings in Mississippi. Jackson anchors the central corridor with a mix of manufacturing and government contractors, while the Gulf Coast cities like Pascagoula and Gulfport are driven heavily by Ingalls Shipbuilding and defense supply chain employers, and Canton's presence reflects the Nissan manufacturing campus and its surrounding supplier network.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is largely a hands-on role requiring physical presence on production floors, supplier sites, and inspection areas, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 50% of quality engineer openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in supplier quality auditing, quality systems documentation, or customer-facing quality roles rather than core manufacturing inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate or quality technician role at one of Mississippi's large manufacturers, where you work alongside engineers before transitioning into an engineering title. Ingalls Shipbuilding and Nissan's Canton plant both run structured new-hire and co-op programs that place candidates in quality-adjacent positions. A degree in industrial or mechanical engineering combined with an internship, a Six Sigma White or Yellow Belt, or coursework in metrology gives a first-time candidate a clear edge when applying to Mississippi employers.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings across industries including aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, and general manufacturing. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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