Sr. Quality Engineer - MD

THE GILL CORPORATION•Edgewood, MD

3d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer provides senior-level quality engineering support for aerospace manufacturing processes, products, and programs to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements. The role provides technical leadership in identifying and resolving quality issues, leading root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. As a senior member of the Quality organization, this position serves as a technical resource and works across functions to drive continuous improvement, strengthen processes, and maintain product quality and compliance standards. The role is based on-site in Edgewood, Maryland, on a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Compensation is $110,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is not available. The position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR, so applicants will be asked to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of progressive quality engineering experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements and aerospace manufacturing quality practices.
Demonstrated experience leading root-cause investigations and corrective actions involving complex manufacturing or product quality issues.
Strong working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC, process capability, control plans, and statistical analysis.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience supporting internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, determine root causes, and develop sustainable corrective actions.
Ability to work effectively across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate technical information effectively at all organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and quality initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with ERP, QMS, or other manufacturing information systems.
Acceptable vision test results, as applicable.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands: regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and meet vision requirements including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
Provide documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR and/or EAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or similar professional certification.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level quality engineering support for manufacturing processes, products, and programs, investigating and resolving complex quality and compliance issues.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, purchase orders, engineering models, customer specifications, contractual requirements, and other technical documentation to ensure quality requirements are understood and met.
Lead cross-functional investigations of product and process nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
Review and approve engineering and manufacturing process documentation, including process sheets, part travelers, sketches, and NC probe sheets.
Develop and maintain shop-floor quality instructions, inspection documentation, and data collection methods.
Develop, evaluate, and oversee inspection methods, tools, and techniques to verify product conformity and customer and specification requirements.
Lead and support First Article Inspection activities in accordance with AS9102, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other personnel to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
Collect, analyze, and document quality data and results in accordance with company policies, procedures, customer requirements, and applicable standards.
Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions for product, process, and quality system issues, ensuring actions are effective and sustainable.
Lead and support customer corrective-action responses using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis.
Support supplier quality activities, including supplier-related nonconformances, corrective actions, recurring quality issues, and supplier performance concerns.
Identify quality trends, recurring issues, and process-improvement opportunities, and work cross-functionally to improve product quality, process capability, and overall quality performance.
Share technical knowledge, provide guidance, mentor less-experienced team members, and promote collaboration among Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other functional areas.
Demonstrate technical leadership, sound judgment, accountability, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Follow departmental and plant safety requirements and promptly report unsafe conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or appropriate management member.
Perform other duties as assigned.