Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
About The Position
Senior Quality Assurance Engineers ensure product quality by developing, documenting, and applying quality assurance methodologies under minimal direct supervision. The role assists in managing an integrated quality management software database that tracks documents, audits, customers, suppliers, capital and calibrated equipment, training, initiatives, and nonconformances. The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer serves as a Lead Auditor for internal and external auditing functions and supports compliance with customer, contractual, industry, and regulatory requirements. The position also contributes to root cause analysis and corrective action planning, quality management system improvements, document control, customer and supplier interactions, and communication of contract and purchase order requirements. It may involve coaching and mentoring team members, completing required training, occasional travel, and extended hours when needed. Work is primarily in a standard office environment, with occasional exposure to conditions and hazards associated with industrial manufacturing and aviation settings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in the aviation or aerospace industry.
- 5 to 7 years of previous experience with the ISO 9001/AS9100 Standard and FAA regulations.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data.
- Effective computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other company- and discipline-specific software applications.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours when needed.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Willingness to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.
- Ability to meet the position's physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ CQA certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Lead Auditor for internal and external audits.
- Develop and perform compliance audits for applicable regulatory, process, and industry requirements, including FAA, EASA, GCAA, ITAR/EAR, NDT, special processes, QMS, ISO 9001/AS9100, and ISO 14001 EMS.
- Plan, organize, and facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action planning events.
- Assist in developing strategies and procedures in response to QMS changes.
- Review the Quality Management System and recommend improvements to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Participate in document control management, including external technical data.
- Interface with customer representatives and serve as a liaison on assigned quality matters, including delegated source inspection.
- Use the ERP system to identify customer contract or purchase order requirements and communicate them to the organization to ensure compliance.
- Complete initial and recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
- Assist the supervisor in leading, coaching, mentoring, training, and motivating team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards, and maintain professional, cooperative workplace conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
