Sr Quality Manager Rotor Turbine Assembly

Job Description

The Sr. Quality Engineering Staff Manager will demonstrate technical expertise and leadership for a variety of responsibilities. In this role, you will assist the COE in developing a strategic vision for the area, lead the quality engineers, and execute priorities to support the vision through project leadership, mentorship, technical expertise, and tactical execution.

• Own the strategic vision for product and process quality across cells and centers of excellence
• Partner with cell leadership to establish and execute a robust audit plan
• Mentor and coach manufacturing and quality engineers on quality systems and process improvement
• Lead efforts to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and improve operational performance
• Drive simplification and reporting solutions to improve response time and issue resolution
• Lead cross-functional engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts to improve first-pass yield
• Own the quality and technical framework to ensure CTQ and compliance requirements are met
• Lead customer resolution activities and facilitate root cause analysis (RCA)
• Develop and sustain training on manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Maintain process documentation and promote best‑practice sharing across the organization
• Provide advanced quality engineering support for new products, processes, and technologies
• Report performance, risks, and progress to senior business leadership
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing or similar industry experience
• 8+ years of experience in production processes and equipment
• Experience in quality, manufacturing, or process engineering in a technical or industrial environment
• Knowledge of preventive quality tools, lean principles, and continuous improvement methods
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Deep technical expertise and understanding of underlying principles and methodologies

• Experience in automotive and/or aerospace industries
• Deep understanding of Lean principles and the Toyota Production System
• Experience leading small teams
• Proven ability to improve processes, reduce defects, and drive accountability
• Experience building training programs and developing technical talent

Base pay range: $122,600 – $204,400 USD per year. Eligible for up to 15% performance bonus and variable incentive compensation/equity. Geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain areas.

A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health coach, nurse‑based resource, employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or protected veteran status. This position requires legal authorization to work in the United States and drug screening where applicable. Access to U.S. export‑controlled information may be required.

Relocation Assistance:
Yes