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Senior Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality Assurance

Apollo Professional Solutions

Fort Wayne, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
8D, AS 9100, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Aerospace and Defense, Budgeting, Business Skills, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Documentation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Improvement Metrics, Industry Standards, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Manufacturing Requirements, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Product Planning, Product Reviews, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Program Planning, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Statement of Work (SOW), Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality Assurance
Fort Wayne IN
Contract - 1st Shift, 4/40
Hours:  7am - 3pm
Pay Rate:  $30.28/Hr.
Benefits: overtime, medical, dental, vision, 401k
 

Qualifications & Skills:  Senior Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality Assurance
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • Extensive knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMI).
  • Proven experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
  • Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making skills.
  • Familiarity with lifecycle management and project management methodologies.
  • Exceptional customer relationship management abilities to develop credible, constructive partnerships.
  • Business acumen, leadership qualities, and influence across diverse teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.

Overview:  Senior Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality Assurance
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Principal Quality Engineer in Program Quality Assurance, where you will lead the development and execution of comprehensive quality strategies for critical programs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact product excellence, foster customer relationships, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, innovative environment supporting aerospace and defense systems.

Key Responsibilities:  Senior Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality Assurance
  • Program Quality Planning & Execution: Develop, implement, and maintain detailed program quality plans—including estimates, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets—aligned with both customer and internal requirements. Collaborate with design, supplier, and other cross-functional teams on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure seamless quality integration throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Lifecycle Management: Support lifecycle management processes, phase gate reviews, and program management reviews to uphold product quality standards. Proactively identify potential issues, lead "return to green" initiatives, and facilitate smooth transitions to production.
  • Customer Advocacy & Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns. Oversee product source inspections, host customer audits, approve and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, and manage ongoing customer quality issues to ensure satisfaction and compliance.
  • Quality Requirements Management: Influence initial program bids by integrating quality factors and ensure requirements are accurately cascading from design and suppliers to manufacturing. Validate requirements through make-item PPV/FAI reviews and approval processes.
  • Issue Management & Resolution: Lead investigations into non-conformance issues, such as Material Alerts, chair Material Review Boards, and drive Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) processes to prevent recurrence and mitigate customer impact.
  • Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify potential quality risks, develop mitigation plans, and leverage product issue data to update DFMEA/PFMEA documentation, ensuring proactive risk management.
  • Supplier & Subcontract Support: Develop and review supplier quality plans and subcontractor management strategies. Approve statements of work to ensure suppliers meet quality and performance standards.
  • Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure adherence to all applicable standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF16949, and CMMI. Plan, organize, and support ISO audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives.
  • Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track and report quality performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and work collaboratively across functions to enhance program and business outcomes.

Preferred Skills & Experience:  Senior Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality Assurance
  • Experience with quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma.
  • Knowledge of APQP processes, including AS9145 compliance.
  • Prior experience supporting aerospace or defense programs is highly desirable.

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About the Company

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Apollo Professional Solutions

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://apollopros.com/

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