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, a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high‑performance ISR and aviation systems. It offers end‑to‑end Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities encompassing design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of 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 the 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, AS 9001 standards.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.

• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.