Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

The Senior Quality Engineer performs key aspects required for proper evaluation and resolution of quality related matters and technical issues that may arise during manufacturing, repair, and overhaul of Turbine Engine components. This position supports activities related to quality system requirements compliance, and additionally creates, tracks, and provides statistical analysis, reports, and metrics for quality related activities.RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead by example and promote a strong quality culture in achievement and performance throughout the organization.Complete and assist with both internal and external audits of the quality management system, processes, suppliers, and meeting the criteria of external customer and regulatory requirements.Provide quality, technical, and interpretation support to both internal and external customers / suppliers.Effectively interact with production and development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products.Demonstrate and deliver exceptional customer service by ensuring timely responsiveness and full compliance.Continuously improve the quality management system with documentation, procedures, and systems.Support quality metric improvement initiatives to meet or exceed site level goals.Develop and implement robust corrective actions to reduce internal rework, minimize process escapes, and prevent customer escapes through effective root cause analysis, process improvements, and sustained control measures.Maintain all site level accreditations to ensure proper business continuity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, or related field) required7+ years relevant work experience as a quality engineer or equivalent, aerospace industry preferredStrong knowledge of RCCA, including problem solving tools and demonstrated effectiveness at facilitating such activitiesAdvanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills consistent with DMAIC principlesStrong verbal and written communication skills to internal / external customers and suppliersHigh attention to detail required for documentation and product related activities

PREFERRED SKILLS

AS9100 lead auditor certificationSix sigma green belt or lean certificationNDT and Inspection process knowledge and competencyDemonstrated technical leadership capabilitiesProcess capability testing (i.e. GR&R) and statistical process control (SPC) experience (i.e. Minitab, Excel)Experience with FAA 14CFR Parts 5, 21 and 145Knowledge of and experience with OEM quality systems (i.e. GE, Rolls Royce, P&W, Honeywell, etc.)