POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer serves as a high-level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Quality Department. This collaborative role drives technical strategies for quality assurance, contract compliance, and advanced inspection methods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Supports and completes activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards, requirements, documents, and instructions for industrial processes, materials, and products.
- This role requires direct aerospace/defense inspection experience, planning and directing technical workflows, ensuring contract adherence, and spearhead continuous improvement.
- Reviews contracts, blueprints, and customer/industry specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and other applicable inspection and test criteria or requirements.
- Develops, performs, and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, including Inspection Reports, Process Improvement (PI), CSI/GSI, DMR/MRB, and internal/external audits.
- Reviews documents and records to assist and support final inspection, customer source inspection, government source inspection, and related activities.
- Develops inspection plans and quality control methods and supports the development of procedures, instructions, and forms for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality-related information within the Quality Management System.
- Reviews and interprets contract quality requirements and supports Estimating/Engineering with router procedures and quality control plans.
- Supports and completes Raw Material, Receiving, and Chemical inspections, as well as First Article Inspections (FAI), process validations, and qualification activities.
- Supports programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
- Supports measurement tool utilization, develops CMM routines, and mentors junior staff on metrology standards.
- Leads investigations of nonconforming materials, products, and processes; supports and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and assesses cost and responsibility.
- Assists and supports the DMR/MRB process.
- Leads high-level root cause analysis and corrective action boards (RCCA/CAPA) and supports or conducts complex AS9100, NAVSEA, customer, internal, and external (supplier) audits.
- Reviews and approves final documentation packages.
- Analyzes quality metrics and identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement and cost reduction.
- Acts as a technical liaison between Inspection, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, Program teams, customer quality representatives, and management.
- Ensures strict adherence to company safety, environmental, and ethical standards.
- Takes timely and effective action to meet customer needs and company goals.
- Completes other duties assigned by Quality Leadership.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
- Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
- Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Team-First Mindset: Collaborative cross-functional team player.
- Inspection Mastery: 5+ years of hands-on precision defense/aerospace inspection experience.
- Technical Skills: Advanced CMM and core computer/MRP proficiencies.
- Standards & Compliance: Strong background in AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 frameworks, NAVSEA, FAR, and other customer based requirement familiarity.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Two-year certification from college or technical school, or related technical field.
- 5 to 10+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Proficiency with statistical analysis and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
- Experience in contract manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Due to the nature and importance of GSM's work, our positions require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, all candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law.
BenefitsCompensation & Benefits- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Dental & Vision, Life insurance (Company paid)
- Disability benefits (Company paid)
- 401(k) & 401(k) company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Overtime opportunities (if applicable)
- Training and career growth in advanced manufacturing
- Employee assistance program
Why Join Us?- Work on large-scale, one-of-a-kind projects
- Stable industry with strong customer demand
- Opportunity to grow in a flexible, high-skill environment
- Collaborative team focused on quality and craftsmanship
