Senior Quality Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PPAP control plans and quality procedures.
• Maintain adherence to AS9100, ISO 9001, AS13100 and other customer‑specific aviation requirements.
• Maintain adherence to NADCAP for Fluid distribution Systems and welding and other customer‑specific aviation requirements.
• Identify, develop, and implement quality improvement and monitoring processes for product conformity.
• Prepare and manage First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Conduct Process Capability Studies within the FAI stage (Cp, Cpk, GR&R, MSA).
• Implement in‑process quality checks and mistake‑proofing techniques (e.g., gauge & position controls).
• Review and update Control Plans, PFMEA, and Work Instructions at the FAI stage.
• Investigate and address non‑conformances (NCRs) and define permanent corrective actions.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) for process stability.
• Promote best practices to reduce waste, cost, and defects.
• Performance monitoring of self and the Quality team
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance plans, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct regular quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with Nadcap requirements as well as internal quality standards.
• Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and support to team members on quality practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies during quality assessments and audits.
• Prepare detailed reports regarding quality performance and compliance status for management review.

  Additional Duties

• Coordinate internal quality meetings and track action plan closures.
• Monitor corrective action implementation.
• Support deployment of inline inspection technologies.
• Conduct in‑depth quality concepts analysis (PPAP, SPC, 8D, FMEA, 5S & Supplier Quality).
• Support real‑time SPC monitoring and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Support in absence of fellow Quality personnel

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or equivalent).
• 5–8 years of experience in Aerospace Manufacturing Quality.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 9001, FAA, and EASA regulations.
• Hands‑on expertise in CMM, GD&T, SPC, NDT, and related quality tools.
• Proficiency in Quality tools such as 8D, 5‑Why, DMAIC, and PFMEA.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

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