Sr Program Quality Engineer

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 (C4

ISR) 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.

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 ISO
9001, 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…