Lead Aerospace Quality Engineer — Equity & Process Excellence

VulcanForms

Harvard (MA)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 162,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity package

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

VulcanForms is seeking a Lead Product Quality Engineer for Aerospace & Defense to own quality strategy across customer programs. You will set quality standards, supervise engineers, and partner with Manufacturing, Process, and Machine Engineering to embed quality into design and production.

You will lead NPI validations, CAPAs, MRBs, and CTQ metrics, driving continuous improvement in a high-tech additive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive quality engineering experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Aerospace/defense experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
Experience with AS9100 or ISO13485 quality systems.
Familiarity with FAIRs, CAPAs, and risk management tools.
Background in metallurgy, precision machining, or metal additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary quality engineering lead for designated product lines through design to production.
Lead IQ/OQ/PQ validations for new products and line expansions.
Investigate non-conformances, lead MRBs, and drive CAPAs to eliminate systemic failure modes.
Own deployment of SPC, CTQ metrics, and testing protocols on the factory floor.
Author and maintain DHFs, DMRs, and DHRs; ensure audit readiness.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Machine Engineering to embed quality controls.
Mentor and review work of junior quality engineers and technicians.