Lead Quality Process Engineer – Aerospace Shot Peening & Chemical Processing
About The Position
This role serves as the site technical authority for all shot peening processes and related quality requirements within the aerospace industry. The Lead Quality Process Engineer ensures compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, customer specifications, and aerospace industry standards. This position involves leading audit preparations, developing and maintaining process documentation, providing technical oversight for various peening operations, and managing calibration and maintenance programs. The engineer will also administer document control, develop training programs, lead root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. A key aspect of the role is serving as the primary technical liaison with aerospace customers and OEMs, supporting new process qualifications, and developing process metrics. Travel is required for various professional development activities.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years aerospace shot peening experience
- Hands-on experience with automated, manual, tumble peening, and shot peen forming processes.
- Demonstrated NADCAP and AS9100 experience.
- Strong understanding of shot peening theory, Almen intensity, coverage verification, media control, and process validation.
- Intermediate experience with Catia programs, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills are important.
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years preferred aerospace shot peening experience
- Experience with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Bombardier requirements preferred.
- Project management and continuous improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the site technical authority for all shot peening processes and related quality requirements.
- Ensure compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, customer specifications, and aerospace industry requirements.
- Lead NADCAP, customer, and internal audit preparation and execution.
- Develop, review, and maintain technique sheets, work instructions, operating procedures, and process specifications.
- Provide technical oversight for Automated, Manual, Tumble Peening, and Shot Peen Forming operations.
- Manage calibration systems for equipment, Almen gauges, and quality measurement devices.
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment performance monitoring.
- Administer document control and quality records in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
- Develop and maintain operator training, qualification, and certification programs.
- Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and troubleshooting activities.
- Drive continuous improvement and process optimization projects.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with aerospace customers, OEMs, and industry partners.
- Serve as the primary customer and OEM technical liaison.
- Support new process qualifications and customer approvals.
- Develop process metrics and monitor operational performance.
- Travel as required for training, audits, customer meetings, and support of other company locations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- 8 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
