Lead Quality Engineer

Movement Search & Delivery; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer near Scranton, PA to drive aerospace quality programs and audits, improving product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will lead CAPA, data analysis, and cross-functional teams to advance process controls and continuous improvement across manufacturing and engineering. Aerospace experience is strongly preferred and relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing quality or quality engineering environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 and auditing practices.
• Experience with RCCA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, DOE, Control Plans, and Process Controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Six Sigma training or certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support quality management programs and strategic quality initiatives.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and implement process improvements.
• Drive CAPA, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects.
• Participate in MRB activities and disposition nonconforming material.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and resolution of quality-related concerns.
• Conduct quality training and promote best practices throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics, reports, and documentation.

Skills

AS9100

ISO 9001

GD&T

RCCA

FMEA

DOE

SPC

MSA

Control Plans

Process Controls

Audit planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineering quality/manufacturing field

Tools

RCCA

FMEA

SPC

MSA

DOE

Control Plans

Process Controls

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a leading aerospace component manufacturer near Scranton, PA to identify and evaluate a Lead Quality Engineer.

About the Role:

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting quality management initiatives, ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards, leading continuous improvement activities, and collaborating across manufacturing, engineering, and customer-facing teams. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

What You Will Do:

• Support quality management programs and strategic quality initiatives.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and implement process improvements.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition nonconforming material.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and resolution of quality-related concerns.
• Conduct quality training and promote best practices throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics, reports, and documentation.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working in a manufacturing quality or quality engineering environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace quality systems, and auditing practices.
• Experience with quality tools including RCCA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, DOE, Control Plans, and Process Controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Six Sigma training or certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.