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The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AS9100 standards, quality system development, certification readiness, and quality engineering practices in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other high-reliability industries.
This role will be instrumental in establishing quality policies, procedures, controls, and processes to support product quality, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and organizational growth. The Lead Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, program management, suppliers, and executive leadership to integrate quality requirements throughout product development and production.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's quality program, including policies, procedures, standards, controls, metrics, and documentation.
Develop and maintain a scalable Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with AS9100 requirements, aerospace and defense industry standards, and customer expectations.
Lead AS9100 certification readiness activities, including gap assessments, process development, documentation, internal audits, corrective actions, and external audit coordination.
Establish and oversee quality planning and process control activities across engineering, manufacturing, and operational programs.
Develop and maintain processes for nonconformance management, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and continuous improvement.
Establish and improve supplier quality processes, including supplier qualification, performance monitoring, quality compliance, and corrective action management.
Oversee quality processes related to inspection, auditing, calibration, measurement and test equipment, material traceability, configuration management, and risk assessment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements into product development, manufacturing operations, supplier activities, and program execution.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex quality issues, compliance requirements, operational risks, and process improvement initiatives.
Lead internal quality audits and management reviews, coordinate customer and third-party certification audits, and drive identified corrective actions through resolution.
Establish quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze quality trends, and communicate performance, risks, and certification readiness to leadership.
Develop and deliver quality system training to ensure employees understand applicable procedures, standards, and responsibilities.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.10+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, regulated industries, or other high-reliability environments.
Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a QMS in accordance with AS9100 standards.
Proven experience preparing organizations for AS9100 certification, including gap assessments, documentation development, process implementation, internal audits, nonconformance resolution, and external certification audit preparation.
Strong knowledge of quality planning, nonconformance management, root cause analysis, CAPA, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, inspection planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting supplier quality management, inspection processes, calibration, traceability, and quality control systems.
Experience conducting or supporting internal and external quality audits, identifying compliance gaps, and managing corrective actions through closure.
Ability to independently resolve complex quality issues, assess technical and operational risks, and provide guidance to cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing quality procedures, work instructions, technical reports, and leadership-level updates.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree or Ph.D. in Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).Experience leading an organization through its initial AS9100 certification, including coordination with certification bodies and resolution of audit findings.
Background in aerospace, aviation, space, defense, or complex electromechanical product development and manufacturing.
Experience building and scaling quality programs within growing or evolving organizations.
Experience implementing quality systems in research and development, prototype manufacturing, or low-volume, high-complexity production environments.
Familiarity with supplier quality management, configuration management, product safety, counterfeit parts prevention, and operational risk management.
Experience preparing organizations for customer, regulatory, or third-party certification audits.
Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive annual salary of $150,000-$185,000.90% employer-paid comprehensive health benefits.4% 401(k) match.
Employee stock option program.
Flexible working schedule.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Opportunity to contribute to innovative aerospace and defense technology programs.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Lead Quality EngineerLocation:
Presque Isle, MaineSalary Range:
$150,000-$185,000 per yearWork Arrangement:
Onsite through July 2027; hybrid flexibility may be considered thereafter based on experience and business needsClearance Requirement:
U.S. citizenship required; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearanceJob OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer to provide technical leadership in quality engineering and lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a Quality Management System (QMS) within a growing aerospace and defense environment.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AS9100 standards, quality system development, certification readiness, and quality engineering practices in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other high-reliability industries.
This role will be instrumental in establishing quality policies, procedures, controls, and processes to support product quality, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and organizational growth. The Lead Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, program management, suppliers, and executive leadership to integrate quality requirements throughout product development and production.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's quality program, including policies, procedures, standards, controls, metrics, and documentation.
Develop and maintain a scalable Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with AS9100 requirements, aerospace and defense industry standards, and customer expectations.
Lead AS9100 certification readiness activities, including gap assessments, process development, documentation, internal audits, corrective actions, and external audit coordination.
Establish and oversee quality planning and process control activities across engineering, manufacturing, and operational programs.
Develop and maintain processes for nonconformance management, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and continuous improvement.
Establish and improve supplier quality processes, including supplier qualification, performance monitoring, quality compliance, and corrective action management.
Oversee quality processes related to inspection, auditing, calibration, measurement and test equipment, material traceability, configuration management, and risk assessment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements into product development, manufacturing operations, supplier activities, and program execution.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex quality issues, compliance requirements, operational risks, and process improvement initiatives.
Lead internal quality audits and management reviews, coordinate customer and third-party certification audits, and drive identified corrective actions through resolution.
Establish quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze quality trends, and communicate performance, risks, and certification readiness to leadership.
Develop and deliver quality system training to ensure employees understand applicable procedures, standards, and responsibilities.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.10+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, regulated industries, or other high-reliability environments.
Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a QMS in accordance with AS9100 standards.
Proven experience preparing organizations for AS9100 certification, including gap assessments, documentation development, process implementation, internal audits, nonconformance resolution, and external certification audit preparation.
Strong knowledge of quality planning, nonconformance management, root cause analysis, CAPA, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, inspection planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting supplier quality management, inspection processes, calibration, traceability, and quality control systems.
Experience conducting or supporting internal and external quality audits, identifying compliance gaps, and managing corrective actions through closure.
Ability to independently resolve complex quality issues, assess technical and operational risks, and provide guidance to cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing quality procedures, work instructions, technical reports, and leadership-level updates.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree or Ph.D. in Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).Experience leading an organization through its initial AS9100 certification, including coordination with certification bodies and resolution of audit findings.
Background in aerospace, aviation, space, defense, or complex electromechanical product development and manufacturing.
Experience building and scaling quality programs within growing or evolving organizations.
Experience implementing quality systems in research and development, prototype manufacturing, or low-volume, high-complexity production environments.
Familiarity with supplier quality management, configuration management, product safety, counterfeit parts prevention, and operational risk management.
Experience preparing organizations for customer, regulatory, or third-party certification audits.
Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive annual salary of $150,000-$185,000.90% employer-paid comprehensive health benefits.4% 401(k) match.
Employee stock option program.
Flexible working schedule.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Opportunity to contribute to innovative aerospace and defense technology programs.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health Insurance