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Senior Quality Engineer

Airbus Americas
parental leave, paid time off, profit sharing
United States, Washington, Mukilteo
Apr 02, 2025
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion (Spanish) Job Description: The Senior Quality Engineer will lead and execute quality assurance initiatives in our ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility, working closely with the Quality Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain quality standards. This role will be responsible for implementing and optimizing quality control systems, managing quality documentation, and spearheading continuous improvement projects across manufacturing processes and products. As a key member of the quality team, they will support business objectives by reducing defects, improving yield rates, and enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality strategies that align with organizational goals and drive operational excellence. How we care for you: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility. Annual Salary range of $108,000-139,000 based on applicant profile. Your challenges: Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 quality management system Document and update quality procedures Conduct regular system reviews and updates Ensure compliance with latest ISO standards Develop and implement quality control procedures and testing methodologies Design and validate testing protocols Establish acceptance criteria for products Create inspection checklists and documentation Lead internal and external quality audits Plan and execute regular internal audits Coordinate with third-party certification bodies Manage supplier quality audits Analyze quality metrics and implement corrective actions Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) Perform root cause analysis Develop and track corrective action plans Train staff on quality procedures and best practices Develop training materials and programs Conduct quality awareness sessions Assess training effectiveness Your Boarding Pass: Education: Required Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Experience: Required 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing or equivalent engineering discipline Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, including certification requirements, documentation standards, and successful implementation experience in manufacturing environments Advanced proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) methodologies, including capability analysis, control charts, measurement system analysis (MSA), and design of experiments (DOE) Demonstrated expertise with modern quality management software such as SAP QM, Minitab, or equivalent tools, plus experience implementing and maintaining quality data collection systems and analytics platforms Travel Required: 10-15% travel for supplier audits and quality management purposes Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Robotics LLC Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Quality Assurance ------ ------ Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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