Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Clearwater, FL (Onsite)
Duration: Full time

Need to be on our W2 Pay would be $70K/A - $80K/A

Job Description:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives within its aerospace manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving quality assurance processes, implementing improvements, & ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Leading quality initiatives & continuous improvement efforts from concept through execution.
• Facilitating cross-functional investigations & corrective action processes (CAPA).
• Designing and implementing quality assurance processes, inspection procedures, & control plans.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of quality processes, test results, & performance metrics.
• Collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, R&D, & suppliers to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Acting as an FAA-approved Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR) under 14 CFR 183.31.
• Assisting the Quality Manager in establishing & maintaining the Quality Management System (AS9100).

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of aerospace or defense QE experience in an AS9100 environment.
• Proficiency in CAPA, FMEA, 8D, & GD&T.
• Candidates must be eligible to qualify as an FAA-approved DMIR within 3 months.
• Bachelor s degree required (typically in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline).
• Strong expertise with ISO 9001 / AS9100 or equivalent quality management system standards.
• Proficiency with problem-solving tools such as FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, MSA.
• Knowledge of precision machining processes, GD&T, & blueprint interpretation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Must be able to work with ITAR-controlled products & data without restriction.

Preferred: Precision machining background & Six Sigma Green Belt / higher.