Sr Quality Engineer

CIRCOR International

Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Production

Warren, MA - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

In this role you ensure quality across new product development, lean initiatives, and production support within a high‑reliability aerospace environment. You will lead root-cause analysis, CAPA, and NPI quality activities, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to improve process capability and reduce variability. Your work supports certification, AS9100/ISO compliance, and customer quality expectations on critical flight components. This position offers impact through shaping quality systems and manufacturing excellence in a global aerospace business.

Responsibilities

Interface with customer Quality representatives on quality issues (RCCA, concession submittals, quality clinic)
Apply FAA regulations and standards knowledge in day-to-day decisions
Lead advanced problem solving and root cause investigation
Drive process capability improvements via variation reduction and SPC
Manage CAPA programs and lead problem-solving teams
Represent Quality on New Product Introduction (NPI) teams; perform contract reviews and design-for-quality activities
Review and approve First Article Inspection reports per AS9102
Conduct Purchase Order reviews for programs; assess Source Control Drawings and quality requirements
Support supplier quality development and evaluate external suppliers
Validate and respond to CAR/PAR from customers
Witness teardown/evaluation of customer-returned products in MRO
Participate in MRB and CCB processes
Develop process flow charts, PFMEA, and control plans
Utilize lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce scrap/rework/costs
Lead internal/external quality system, process, and product audits
Provide technical leadership to inspection teams
Support product/process certifications and approvals
Analyze trend data to optimize manufacturing performance
Establish action plans to reduce scrap and costs
Modify procedures and inspection techniques; monitor improvements
Develop product quality plans and inspection methodologies
Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Management

Key requirements

Minimum 8 years of aerospace quality and manufacturing experience
Blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency
Experience with materials and processes: machining, heat treating, anodizing, painting, NDT
Flight critical components/systems experience a plus
Knowledge of FAA Repair Station regulations and requirements
Strong problem-solving and root cause skills
High ethical standards and alignment with company values
Experience in government contracts and major aerospace prime requirements
Six Sigma knowledge (Green/Black belt a plus)
Lean manufacturing practices; experience with PPAP, AS9102 DVI/FAI
Familiar with QA management systems: ISO 9001, AS9100/AS9110, FAR 21/145, Nadcap
Ability to create/review failure analyses and tolerance stack-ups
Proficient in problem-solving tools (5-Whys, FMEA, 8D, Pareto, fault tree, Ishikawa)
Experience with industrialization processes and product/process approvals
Strong communication, planning, and project management skills
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project

Problem solving Communication Leadership GD&T AS9100/AS9110/Nadcap knowledge PFMEA

Description

In this role you ensure quality across new product development, lean initiatives, and production support within a high‑reliability aerospace…

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