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Senior QA Engineer Senior QA Engineer

Biddeford, ME
Permanent
LanceSoft Inc

Posted

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer
Location: Windsor, CT 06095
Duration: 06 Months Contract
Hours: 08:00 AM TO 05:00 PM (Mon Fri)
Pay Range:$45.00/hr. to $50.00/hr.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality role within a Part 145 repair station or aerospace manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, AS9110/AS9100 standards, and industry guidance documents.
  • Working knowledge of OEM technical publications (e.g., CMMs, AMMs, SBs, SILs).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Special process experience or awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities:
  • The corporate quality engineer ensures regulatory compliance, adherence to customer-specific requirements, and alignment with OEM maintenance manuals and publications. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a mix of manufacturing and repair processes with diverse customer demands.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality procedures to comply with FAA regulations, OEM publications (e.g., Ems, CMMs, AMMs, SBs), and QMS protocols.
  • Support site with compliance with applicable regulations, including FAA , EASA, CAAC, etc.
  • Manage and drive improvement of quality metrics such as COPQ, inspection findings, escapes, and nonconformities.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement robust corrective/preventive actions using industry methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5 Whys).
  • Interface with OEMs, DERs, and regulatory representatives to ensure traceability and acceptability of repairs and components.
  • Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory (FAA, etc.), industry (AS9100), and customer surveillance audits.
  • Support and promote continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Six Sigma, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke).
  • Contributes to the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs and Repair Risk Assessments.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams for new repair capabilities and engineering changes, ensuring regulatory and customer alignment.
  • Train and mentor personnel on quality policies, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance best practices.
  • Lead efforts to systemically reduce defects through implementation of AS9145 and AS13100 initiatives.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 255049502