Senior Quality Engineer, Aerospace

About the role

Luminator Technology Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our Aerospace division. This role will provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure the highest standards of quality in the production of mass transit parts.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer meetings to address quality concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Manage customer audits, prepare responses to findings, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Create and monitor quality performance metrics.
• Develop and implement quality inspection instructions for various product types.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Support supplier quality in evaluating and qualifying new suppliers and improving existing supplier performance.
• Lead investigations of customer non-conformance reports using 8D methodology.
• Coordinate failure analysis with Engineering and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Visit customers and suppliers as needed to investigate non-conformance issues and ensure resolution.
• Prepare and monitor monthly reports for quality performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best practices.

Requirements

• Expertise in structured Root Cause/Countermeasure Problem Solving methodologies (such as 8D, 5W2H, A3, or others).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and mass transit or automotive sectors is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and processes.
• Practical knowledge and leadership experience in lean management system preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft procedures and lead customer calls.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Capable of leading cross-functional teams and effectively training others.
• Process-oriented, analytical, and detail-focused.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related field.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO22163 environment is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred, experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.