Senior Quality Engineer, Aerospace

Luminator Technology Group • Plano, TX

89d • Onsite

About The Position

Luminator Technology Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our Aerospace division. This role is responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise to ensure the highest standards of quality in the production of mass transit parts for the Bus division. The position involves driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and fostering collaboration across internal teams and suppliers. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship needs.

Requirements

• Min 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related field.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO22163 environment required.
• Expertise in structured Root Cause/Countermeasure Problem Solving methodologies (such as 8D, 5W2H, A3, or others).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and processes.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Process-oriented, analytical, and detail-focused.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and mass transit or automotive sectors highly preferred.
• SmarTeam, Smartsheet, Syteline, Fracas is highly preferred.
• Practical knowledge and leadership experience in lean management system preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred, experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer meetings to address quality concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Manage customer audits, prepare responses to findings, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop, prepare, and monitor quality performance metrics.
• Create action plans to address areas of low performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Modify existing quality processes and procedures; develop new ones to meet evolving requirements.
• Prepare and implement Quality Inspection Instructions for various product types.
• Conduct internal audits and supplier audits to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Support Supplier Quality in evaluating and qualifying new suppliers and improving existing supplier performance.
• Lead investigations of customer non-conformance reports using 8D methodology.
• Coordinate failure analysis with Engineering and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Visit customers and suppliers as needed to investigate non-conformance issues and ensure resolution.
• Prepare and monitor monthly reports for quality performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with career growth potential.
• Vacation and wellness time
• 10 paid observed company holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401k match through Vanguard
• Benefits effective on Day One.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior