Lead Quality Engineer

Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

You will manage all Quality functions of assigned programs or areas with some guidance, act as the Point of Contact for programs to inspectors, have a general understanding of AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements, eliminate process variation and product defects through creative solutions, work Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools, process all Nonconformance Items and Workflows in a timely manner, take on training opportunities as they arise, solicit weekly prioritization of tasks and deliverables that align with business objectives, mostly take direction from cross-functional team members/leaders to execute support actions for the cross-functional team, provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise (product/process capability), interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel, support the manufacturing groups to design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection, and must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools).

Who WE are and where WE are going:

We are pioneers in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, applying the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. We are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as its materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do:

• Manages all Quality functions of assigned program(s) or area(s) with some guidance
• Acts as the Point of Contact for their program to inspectors
• Has a general understanding of AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements
• Eliminates process variation and product defects through creative solutions
• Works Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D, etc.)
• Processes all Nonconformance Items and Workflows in a timely manner
• Takes on training opportunities as they arise
• Solicits weekly prioritization of tasks and deliverables that align with business objectives
• Mostly takes direction from cross-functional team members/leaders to execute support actions for the cross-functional team
• Provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise (product/process capability) as required
• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel
• Support the manufacturing groups to design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection
• Must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools)

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality leadership role. Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate science, engineering, and/or engineering technology field is preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of Manufacturing or Production Quality Experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Quality experience, including knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100
• Positive attitude and leadership characteristics
• Can work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools
• Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, and education levels

AT ST Engineering - MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $89,200 to $127,300 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting!!!
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.