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Whisper Aero · 22 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Whisper Aero is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. The Senior Quality Engineer will lead end-to-end quality strategies across manufacturing operations, suppliers, and engineering programs, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.

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Responsibilities

Define and drive quality strategy across engineering and product development, manufacturing, and supplier operations

Lead manufacturing quality system development, including process validation, control plans, inspection strategies, and acceptance criteria

Own quality execution for new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, production readiness, and implementation of the QMS for low to high rate production

Lead supplier qualification, including on-site audits at supplier facilities, surveillance, and performance management

Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA) for internal and supplier nonconformances

Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) to disposition nonconforming articles while ensuring zero compromise on safety or regulatory compliance

Develop and track quality KPIs (yield, defect rates, Cp/Cpk, escapes) and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Partner cross-functionally to identify and mitigate quality, manufacturing, and supply chain risks

Communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership

Participate in cross functional reviews of product and system designs as the quality leader, including detail reviews of drawings and designs (DFMEA), support the configuration control of products (Configuration Control Board)

Qualification

AS9100DQuality Management SystemsRCCA/CAPADFMEASupplier Quality ManagementSix Sigma Black BeltAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-functional Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) is required and 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering, supplier quality, or quality systems

Demonstrated experience with AS9100D, APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, SPC, MSA, RCCA/CAPA, PPAP/FAI

Experience leading MRB activities and production quality issue resolution

Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills