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Senior Quality Engineer

Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Quality Control · Manufacturing Engineering

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Saab, Inc. in Bristol, RI is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join their Quality Assurance team supporting complex AUS systems. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with significant experience in quality engineering, knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include program support, quality plan implementation, inspections, audits, and customer interface.

Responsibilities

  • Support programs as the Quality representative.
  • Establish, maintain, and implement program quality plans.
  • Provide Quality Clauses for Purchase Requisitions.
  • Approve suppliers for assigned programs.
  • Participate in reviews of program documents from a quality and risk perspective.
  • Perform internal release and final inspections prior to customer deliveries.
  • Approve shipping requests for assigned programs.
  • Approve deviations and waivers from suppliers and internally.
  • Serve as the customer interface for assigned programs from a Quality perspective.
  • Complete assigned internal audits and follow up on action items and/or corrective actions.
  • Provide Certificates of Conformance for deliveries.
  • Complete assigned costing efforts by estimating the level of effort and associated costs in support of proposal activities.
  • Approve supplier FAIs and Source Inspections.
  • Lead customer-driven Corrective Action Requests to closure.
  • Serve as the Quality Cost Account Manager (CAM) for assigned programs.
  • Perform internal, supplier, site, project, and quality audits, and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Report quality status to customers and the Quality Manager.
  • Monitor quality deviations within the program.
  • Monitor program quality objectives.
  • Support Procurement, Production, and Engineering concerning quality and environmental issues.
  • Report risks to program management.
  • Support ECN/R generation and review, and participate in CCB activities.
  • Identify and/or process nonconforming material.
  • Provide internal manufacturing product support for NCMs, PCAs, FAIs, etc.
  • Participate in internal and/or external MRBs.
  • Travel domestically up to 10% annually, as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive and lead change.
  • Working knowledge of quality management systems per ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) programs, procedures, and processes.
  • Working knowledge of SEI CMMI processes.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
  • IPC or other relevant industry certifications.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
  • Wellness and employee assistance resources
  • Employee stock purchase opportunities
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Skills

ISO 9001AS9100SEI CMMIASQ Certified Quality EngineerIPC
#Quality Assurance#Engineering#AUS systems#ISO 9001#AS9100#DoD programs#SEI CMMI#ASQ Certified Quality Engineer#IPC
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About Saab

As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…

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Company

Saab

Job Posted

3 minutes ago

Expires

in 2 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Salary

US$101,500–126,900 · Negotiable

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Bristol, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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