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Long Wave Inc. · 2 days ago

Senior Quality Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Quality Engineer / Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with AS9100D, customer contracts, and regulatory requirements across internal operations and the external supply chain.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interpret and decompose contract and engineering requirements to define quality deliverables

Participate in drawing reviews, proposal/design evaluations, and risk assessments to ensure alignment with customer and regulatory standards

Ensure program compliance to AS9100D and support audits, configuration management, and key program milestones

Perform and document in-process, final, and acceptance test inspections

Execute validation/verification (Val/Ver), Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)

Ensure traceability and serialization throughout the product lifecycle

Oversee supplier performance, conduct audits, and lead First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102

Coordinate source inspections, including with DCMA, to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards

Review and approve supplier documentation such as CoCs, FAIRs, and PVAPs

Represent Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB); evaluate and disposition nonconforming material

Maintain, review, and approve internal and supplier documentation to meet contractual and regulatory requirements

Support shipping/receiving inspections, manage GFE/GFM traceability, and ensure lab and WIP control

Conduct internal audits and support external/regulatory audits

Maintain quality management system (QMS) documentation and ensure records meet audit and contract traceability requirements

Provide QA surveillance across products, processes, and program phases

Qualification

AS9100DQuality AssuranceQuality EngineeringISO 9001 2015DCMA processesEngineering drawingsMRB participationSupplier quality engagementCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Active DoD Security Clearance Strongly Preferred

US Citizenship Required

NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C

On-Site in OKC Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline

6–10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or similar roles within aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries

Proficient with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Demonstrated experience with in-process/final/receiving inspections, MRB participation, and quality documentation (e.g., CoCs, FAIRs, PVAPs)

Familiarity with DCMA processes, including inspection coordination and DD250 documentation

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and contracts

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

Preferred

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in aerospace or defense quality roles

Lead role in DCMA source inspections and understanding of DCMA 8210.1 and government inspection processes

Experience managing GFE/GFM and related accountability processes

AS9100 or ISO 9001 Auditor Certification and experience conducting or leading audits

Extensive supplier quality engagement, including FAI oversight and issue resolution

MRB disposition authority and cross-disciplinary coordination experience

Strong involvement in proposal/design reviews, configuration audits, and program milestone support

Master's degree in a technical discipline or ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM/OE)

10–15+ years of experience, including QA leadership in complex aerospace/defense programs

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.