Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)
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Role Overview
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS9100 or similar)
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and scaling production in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods (SPC, capability analysis, etc.)
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent
• Knowledge of design for quality principles, including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and design reviews
• Experience working with quality and manufacturing systems (QMS, MES, PLM) and data analysis tools
• Familiarity with advanced inspection or test methods (metrology, NDT, automated inspection, etc.)
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Job Description
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA)
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS9100 or similar)
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and scaling production in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods (SPC, capability analysis, etc.)
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent
- Knowledge of design for quality principles, including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and design reviews
- Experience working with quality and manufacturing systems (QMS, MES, PLM) and data analysis tools
- Familiarity with advanced inspection or test methods (metrology, NDT, automated inspection, etc.)
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