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Saab, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer

West Lafayette, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $115K/yr

6+ years exp

Saab, Inc. is a leading defense and security company that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. They are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to develop a world-class Quality function, implement quality management systems, and lead corrective action teams in a high-urgency production environment.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kaitlyn Petersen

Responsibilities

Implement and execute the Quality Management System principles and processes for a new site

Support a high-urgency production line by responding to Andon calls and processing Nonconformances in a timely fashion

Lead corrective action teams to implement effective solutions to quality problems and bring 8Ds to closure in a timely fashion

Serve as an effective liaison between Saab and customer entities such as DCMA

Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement

Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible

Monitor and analyze risk while preparing risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving

Participate as a member of the Material Review Board team and lead proposed corrective actions

Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while ensuring compliance for our customer, production, and supply chain functions

Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance

Train future team members in quality principles and systems

Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support

Other tasks as assigned to support operation

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsAerospace manufacturingDCMA experienceAnalytical skillsProblem solvingTeam buildingChange managementCommunication skillsSelf-driven

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience is required

Experience in aerospace manufacturing is a strong preference

Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems, testing and inspection methodologies

Excellent communication and team building experience working in an international environment

Experience in partnering with DCMA is a plus

Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work

Ability to drive and lead change. Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work flexible and extended hours when needed, to support operational needs

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen