Senior Quality Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Engineer to support and enhance our quality assurance processes in the aerospace and defense industry. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in root cause analysis, AS9100 compliance, and supplier quality management. This role requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with both internal standards and customer requirements.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, competitive salary, bonus programs, and 401K retirement plan, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, vacation and PTO, paid holidays, gym reimbursements, and more! The targeted salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000.  Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead quality assurance and inspection processes, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation to improve product quality and reduce defects.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including audits, PPAPs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enhance manufacturing quality.
• Oversee and maintain quality documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Interface with customers and regulatory agencies on quality-related matters, ensuring effective communication and resolution of quality issues.
• Provide guidance and training on quality best practices to internal teams and suppliers.
• Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to industry and customer standards.
• Travel to customer sites or trade shows as needed to participate in technical discussions, present solutions, and support customer quality concerns.

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent experience in process improvement).
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis techniques (e.g., Shainin Red X, RRCA, 8D).
• Working knowledge of AS9100, FAI, PPAP, and government/customer audits (DCMA, FAA, MDA, etc.).
• Experience with mechanical measurement equipment required (height gages, calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, etc); experience with CMM and 3D scanning preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications required.
• Experience reading and interpreting Government contracts preferred.
• High level of Organizational, Problem-solving and Communication skills required.
• High level of competence in metrology and GD&T preferred.
• Experience managing nonconformance investigations, CAPAs, and supplier quality issues.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer support, trade shows, or technical discussions.

  The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.  The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)