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 (C4ISR) 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

ISO9001, 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 insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! 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. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.