Aerospace Quality Lead: Root-Cause & Flight Safety

Korry Electronics Co.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

Minimum of three weeks paid time off

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Parental leave

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Recognition awards

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Everett is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer. This role requires expertise in root cause analysis and AS9100 standards to ensure that every component meets rigorous safety and reliability standards. You will lead quality initiatives across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with customer specifications while working with cross-functional teams. The position offers an annual salary range of $136,000 - $184,000 and includes a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in highly regulated aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100 and/or AS9102 standards.
• Working knowledge of process capability and inspection sampling methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure materials and products exceed aerospace quality standards.
• Spearhead root cause investigations and implement solutions.
• Partner with teams to design robust process controls.
• Guarantee compliance with aerospace customer specifications.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Communication skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Where Precision Meets Performance, and Your Expertise Takes Flight

Are you a systems thinker? Do you enjoy solving complex quality issues using root cause analysis? We're an aerospace manufacturer looking for a Senior Quality Engineer who takes ownership, moves fast, and ensures every component meets the highest standards of safety and reliability.

What Makes This Role Different

You'll be a highly trusted expert representing the voice of the customer quality to Korry. You’ll be part of a very efficient work team working fiscal month targets, solving problems that involve root cause analysis, AS9100 knowledge, or and statistical quality control. You’ll help ensure excellent engineering goes into every part that flies. Your insights will directly impact commercial flight safety, customer confidence, and our reputation in the aerospace industry.

Your Impact

Lead Through Influence: You’ll own the success of quality initiatives across our manufacturing operations by building consensus and inspiring teams to rally behind common goals. At Korry, your persuasion skills matter as much as your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure materials, equipment, processes, and products exceed rigorous aerospace quality standards
• Leader of AS9100 section 8.7 Control of Nonconforming Material process knowledge
• Spearhead root cause investigations and implement permanent solutions leading to repeatable & reliable manufacturing processes.
• Champion quality from day one in new product introduction projects, ensuring airworthiness from concept to production.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to design and implement robust process controls
• Use data to tell stories, identify trends, and drive action that improves safety and efficiency
• Guarantee compliance with aerospace customer specifications and regulatory requirements (AS9100, AS9102)
• Communicate directly with aerospace customers to resolve issues and strengthen partnerships

Manage What Matters Balance multiple high-priority aerospace programs simultaneously while maintaining the exceptional attention to detail our industry demands and delivering results that keep aircraft flying safely.

What You Bring

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (ABET-accredited engineering degree is a strong plus)
• 6+ years in highly regulated aerospace or defense manufacturing

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Strong track record in root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of SPC, process capability, and inspection sampling methods critical to aerospace manufacturing
• Experience with AS9100, and/or AS9102 standards

What Sets You Apart

• Bias for action – You move quickly from analysis to implementation without sacrificing rigor
• Critical thinking – You evaluate complex aerospace problems, weigh safety trade-offs, and make sound decisions
• Independence – You think objectively and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo when safety is at stake
• Communication skills – You're confident engaging with customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Collaboration – You work seamlessly across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Technical proficiency – Microsoft Suite is second nature to you

Why This Matters

This isn't just another quality role, it's high tech aerospace. You'll have the autonomy to make real decisions, the support to implement meaningful change, and the responsibility of ensuring every product meets the standards our industry demands. If you believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, especially when it flies, and you're ready to take ownership of aerospace quality excellence, let's talk.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply now.

Salary Range:

Please note the typical hiring range is $136,000 - $184,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.

Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status