Senior Quality Engineer

Overview

Kearfott Corporation, founded in 1918, is a global Aerospace and Defense supplier and a leader in precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. We provide quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 9 / 80 schedule with every other Friday off. For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce and a company recognized for technical expertise and as a full service provider.

Position Description

This position is responsible for performing professional-level quality engineering duties involving varied levels of complexity across motion system devices and components (e.g., sensors, actuators, motors, gearheads, electronics). The Senior Quality Engineer applies Quality Assurance principles and technical expertise to support product and process integrity across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation (inspection and test instructions, work instructions).
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate and resolve quality issues related to parts, assemblies, and systems.
• Review non-conforming hardware and make decisions as required (including MRB tasks).
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, operations, and supply chain to drive quality improvements and resolve issues.
• Serve as the quality point of contact for customer issues, ensuring timely responses and sustainable corrective actions.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits to assure conformance to requirements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving efforts utilizing tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.
• Conduct data-driven analysis to identify trends and implement process improvements.
• Assist in the implementation and utilization of automated inspection equipment.
• Mentor Junior Engineers and Technicians in quality tools and initiatives.
• Prepare and present quality reports, charts, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by management to support quality objectives.

Required Competencies

Required Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer / including Disabled / Veterans

Job Details

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