Senior Quality Engineer
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company and a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture, and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms, supporting the aerospace, energy, and defense industries worldwide.
Why work at Chromalloy?
Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy offers the opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work.
Total Rewards Program
- Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
- Development & progression opportunities for every employee, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment.
- Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.
Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance activities that support the manufacturing and repair of critical turbine engine components. In this role, you will drive quality system compliance, lead root cause and corrective action efforts, support audits and customer requirements, and use data-driven insights to improve quality performance across the site.
Your work will directly support aviation safety and reliability by repairing and manufacturing critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry.
Responsibilities
- Promote a strong quality culture and provide technical leadership across the organization.
- Lead and support internal, external, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Provide quality and technical support to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Partner with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction.
- Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and improve quality management system documentation, procedures, and processes.
- Analyze quality data, develop metrics, and support site quality performance objectives.
- Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Requirements
- Promote a strong quality culture and provide technical leadership across the organization.
- Lead and support internal, external, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Provide quality and technical support to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Partner with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction.
- Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and improve quality management system documentation, procedures, and processes.
- Analyze quality data, develop metrics, and support site quality performance objectives.
- Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Nice to Have
- AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
- NDT and inspection process knowledge.
- SPC, GR&R, and quality data analysis experience.
- FAA Part 145 experience.
- Familiarity with OEM quality systems (GE, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, etc.).
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in both office and aerospace manufacturing environments.
- Frequent interaction with production areas requiring adherence to safety policies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
- Ability to review detailed technical documentation and inspect components.
- May occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds.
This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay
The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.
Schedule
On-Site. Ability to travel occasionally to customer, supplier, or other company locations as needed.
Location: Orangeburg, NY
Due to government regulation, only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.