Senior Quality Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment focused on components and electromechanical systems. This role is highly hands-on and central to ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across production and supplier operations. You will work closely with manufacturing, design engineering, supply chain, and inspection teams to ensure all products meet stringent aerospace standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead quality engineering activities across manufacturing and assembly operations for aerospace components and systems

Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements

Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 and oversee documentation accuracy and approvals

Develop and implement inspection plans, control plans, and quality assurance procedures

Support shop floor operations with real-time quality issue resolution and containment actions

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances

Manage MRB (Material Review Board) activities and disposition of nonconforming material

Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues and improve incoming material quality

Perform internal and external audits (process, product, and supplier audits)

Drive Statistical Process Control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and process capability studies

Support calibration and metrology systems to ensure measurement accuracy

Partner with engineering on DFMEA/PFMEA and process validation activities

Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within aerospace or precision manufacturing environments

Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements

Hands-on experience in manufacturing or production floor quality support

Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)

Experience with inspection tools, GD&T interpretation, and metrology equipment

Strong understanding of SPC, MSA, and process capability analysis

Familiarity with nonconformance management and MRB processes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

Experience working with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification

Experience with aerospace electromechanical assemblies or precision-machined components

Exposure to supplier quality development and auditing

Familiarity with NDT processes (as applicable to aerospace components)

Experience supporting FAA or customer regulatory audits

Background in Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence initiatives