Sr Program Quality Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you like solving complex problems using your extensive quality engineering skills, this is the opportunity for you! The Senior Quality Engineer will take a role in ensuring all products and processes meet stringent quality standards. This highly experienced position involves advanced problem-solving, strategic planning, and overseeing quality improvement initiatives. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
8+ Years experience as a Quality Engineer or in a related field.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Knowledge and experience in Aviation industry
Considerable knowledge of Quality System requirements and contract quality requirements.
Extensive experience in manufacturing and inspection.
Advanced ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.
Advanced knowledge of ISO9001, AS9001 standards.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt.
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic quality initiatives and projects to enhance product quality.
Solve complex quality issues using advanced analytical techniques.
Ensure compliance with all industry regulations and standards.
Identify and implement quality improvement opportunities.
Mentor and train junior quality engineers and other staff.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are integrated into all processes.
Oversee supplier quality assurance programs and audits.
Act as a point of contact for quality-related customer inquiries and issues.
Participate in program reviews and risk assessments to identify potential quality issues early
Provide quality input during program planning, design reviews, and stage-gate processes.
Coordinate quality activities and resources to support program milestones and deliverables.
Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and quality team members.