Full Job Description
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.
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.
• 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.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are integrated into all processes.
Qualifications You Must Have:
• 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
Qualifications We Prefer:
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
Essential Functions:
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Requirement to be on feet for a significant portion of the work shift.
• Majority of work hours spent on a computer.
• Hand/finger dexterity for using testing and inspection tools.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.