Program Quality Engineer
About The Position
Program Quality Engineer Onsite in Chandler, AZ Target salary range: $150,000 This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.) Responsibilities: Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure technical requirements and quality standards, processes and procedures are met. Review engineering drawings, technical data packages (TDP), process changes (ECNs/CRs/CNs), work instructions, and contract requirements to identify risks or discrepancies. Develop, review, and present program deliverables including FAIRs (AS9102 Forms 1–3), data packages, PPAP submissions, quality reports, and customer documentation. Maintain SPC/Cpk performance data; conduct process capability studies, and gage R&R (MSA) Support MRB activities, technical disposition, and documentation review. Manage supplier audits, qualification activities, and compliance to AS9100, AS9102, AS9146 Maintain accurate supplier records including audits, certifications, corrective actions (SCARs/CARs), and quality system levels. Support supplier selection, onboarding, and commodity management initiatives with the Sourcing team. Lead or support delegated source programs, supplier performance reviews, and direct-to-stock authorization activities. Interpret engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) to determine critical/major/minor characteristics. Conduct internal, supplier, and customer audits per AS9100, AS9101E, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and related QMS standards. Support NADCAP audits and preparation of evidence books. Ensure documentation in TDP quality portals, supplier quality systems, and internal databases is complete and current. Work directly with DCMA representatives for inspection, acceptance, and final shipment processes. Communicate quality risks, mitigation strategies, and program health metrics. Write white papers
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen with ability to pass ITAR, DFARS, and ATF background requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing.
- Strong expertise in: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC RCCA, CAPA, 8D, 5-Why AS9100/AS9102/AS9146 compliance Engineering drawing interpretation (ASME Y14.5 / GD&T)
- Proficiency with Minitab, Excel, AutoCAD or DISCUS, and MS Office.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing program tasks.
- Strong communication, reporting, and customer-facing presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure technical requirements and quality standards, processes and procedures are met.
- Review engineering drawings, technical data packages (TDP), process changes (ECNs/CRs/CNs), work instructions, and contract requirements to identify risks or discrepancies.
- Develop, review, and present program deliverables including FAIRs (AS9102 Forms 1–3), data packages, PPAP submissions, quality reports, and customer documentation.
- Maintain SPC/Cpk performance data; conduct process capability studies, and gage R&R (MSA)
- Support MRB activities, technical disposition, and documentation review.
- Manage supplier audits, qualification activities, and compliance to AS9100, AS9102, AS9146
- Maintain accurate supplier records including audits, certifications, corrective actions (SCARs/CARs), and quality system levels.
- Support supplier selection, onboarding, and commodity management initiatives with the Sourcing team.
- Lead or support delegated source programs, supplier performance reviews, and direct-to-stock authorization activities.
- Interpret engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) to determine critical/major/minor characteristics.
- Conduct internal, supplier, and customer audits per AS9100, AS9101E, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and related QMS standards.
- Support NADCAP audits and preparation of evidence books.
- Ensure documentation in TDP quality portals, supplier quality systems, and internal databases is complete and current.
- Work directly with DCMA representatives for inspection, acceptance, and final shipment processes.
- Communicate quality risks, mitigation strategies, and program health metrics.
- Write white papers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
