Senior Quality Engineer

Role Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer (Sr. QE) will serve as a technical quality leader for aerospace manufacturing operations. This role supports our machining COE in Blue Ash, OHwith a focus onCNC machiningand inspection. This role requires expert-level capability in GD&T, SPC, and dimensional inspection tools, with a strong emphasis on training and mentoring the quality and production teams in inspection methods and standards. The Sr. QE ensures AS9100 compliance, drives continuous improvement, and supports root cause investigations across internal and supplier operations. 

What You'll Do...

• Lead and support dimensional inspection activities includingdevelopment inspection plans, supporting the team on the use of quality inspection equipment such asCMMs,comparator analysis, and manual inspection tools (height gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc.)

• Design procedure and implement bespoke inspection gage and tool solutions enabling quick and repeatable inspections supporting part control plans and SPC.

• Serve as a technical SME and trainer for GD&T interpretation, measurement methods, and SPC application on the shop floor

• Develop and implement SPC control charts, capability studies (Cp,Cpk), and data-driven process monitoring

• Oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 and support new product launch readiness

• Perform and teach thorough Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)

• Create andmaintaincontrol plans, inspection plans, and detailed WI for in-process and final inspection

• Analyze internal scrap, rework, and escape data;identifytrends and lead improvement efforts

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process capability and reduce variation

• Understand customer requirements andflowdownand build customer specific inspection plans, communicationstrategy and supportand customer specific audits, FAIs, and new customer onboardings requirements.

• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits (AS9100, NADCAP) with a state of readiness mindset

• Mentor junior quality staff and production operators on measurement principles and inspection accuracy

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years in Quality Engineering within aerospace or precision manufacturing

• Expert-level GD&T interpretation and application (ASME Y14.5)

• Experience designing custom gaging solutions (Go/no-go, air gaging, functional gages)

• Strong experience with SPC tools and analysis, including control charts, MSA, GR&R

• Experience in theoperation ofCMMsand their software(e.g., PC-DMISor similar)

• Hands-on experience using comparators, calipers, micrometers, and other metrology tools

• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific aerospace requirements

• Proficient in quality data tools (Minitab, Excel,eQMS, ERP/MRP systems)

• The ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. government issued security clearance isrequired. U.S. Citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification

• Experience with additive manufacturing inspection methods

• Knowledge of NADCAP special processes (heat treat, coatings, etc.)

• Experience developing and teaching technical training or certification programs (e.g., Certified Operator Programs)

Core Competencies

• Strong communicator with the ability to teach, mentor, and coach at all levels

• Analytical and hands-on; enjoys being on the floor as much as behind the data

• Able to translate complex quality requirements into practical, shop-floor-level execution

• Comfortable leading investigations,writingreports, and interacting with customers and suppliers

• Continuous improvement mindset, data-driven decision maker

You will find this position very satisfying if you have a(n):

• Roll up your sleeves attitude   

• Methodical and systematic approach   

• Teamwork centric orientation   

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity   

• Passion about your work and look forward to bringing great contributions to the team   

• Have experience working in a start-up or small to medium size company   

• Generally positiveand optimistic approach to most challenges   

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and wor