Senior Quality Engineer

AVIAT US INC•Austin, TX

About The Position

About the Role: The Sr. Quality Engineer will drive quality and compliance initiatives across Aviat’s global business operations and have a successful and measurable impact on customer satisfaction, quality, costs and productivity. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be actively engaged in all critical processes, forward-looking in his/her thinking, and possess the technical knowledge of quality, project management, training and organizational skills to mobilize the various functions within the Company to achieve Quality and Compliance goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or product development.
Expertise in quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and ISO standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in quality tools, statistical analysis, and reporting software.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Demonstrated ability to be organized, flexible and easily adapt in a changing and fast-paced working environment
Ability to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people within the organization
Proven ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines and take accountability for delivering on commitments
Advanced ability to make fact-based decisions with a sense of calculated risk-taking
Approaches problems strategically to provide alternate course of action and offer recommendations for problem resolution
Data-driven, with demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems with strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Certification in CQE, Six Sigma, or related quality management programs is a plus.
Knowledge in lean principles/methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and improve quality assurance processes and systems.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Oversee product inspections, testing procedures, and audits to ensure compliance.
Manage and maintain all global ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001)
Collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
Lead risk assessments and failure mode analysis to mitigate potential defects.
Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Mentor other Aviat employees and contribute to a culture of quality excellence.
Utilize statistical methods and data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
Report on quality metrics, including MTBF and recommend enhancements for processes and products.
Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions
Other duties as assigned.