Principal, Corporate Quality Engineer

Chromalloy Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonuses

Job summary

Chromalloy is recruiting a Principal Corporate Quality Engineer to advance the global Quality Management System across manufacturing and repair sites. The role standardizes quality processes, leads investigations, strengthens supplier quality, and serves as the enterprise eQMS administrator and SME.

You will travel extensively up to 75% globally, collaborating with Airworthiness, Engineering, and Site Quality on field events and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with strong aerospace quality background.
• 8+ years in aerospace quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality.
• Proven track record leading investigations (RCCA/CAPA) and audits across sites.
• Ability to influence results across sites without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and continuously improve quality systems across manufacturing and repair operations.
• Lead complex investigations and CAPA with structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Drive supplier quality activities, audits, risk reviews, and corrective actions.
• Own eQMS implementation, governance, and workflow configurations.
• Support internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Audits & compliance

Cross-site influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

eQMS software

Audit tooling

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

We are hiring a Principal Corporate Quality Engineer to advance our enterprise Quality Management System across a global network of manufacturing and repair sites. In this deployable, strategic role, you'll standardize quality processes, lead complex investigations, strengthen supplier quality, support PMA Continued Operational Safety (COS), and serve as our enterprise eQMS administrator and SME.

What You’ll Do

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, and tools across manufacturing, repair, and PMA operations.
• Deploy to sites facing capacity constraints, customer escalations, audits, or business-critical projects to stabilize performance and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead complex investigations and RCCA/CAPA using structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FTA, statistical methods); coach site teams on investigation discipline.
• Support PMA COS activities—partnering with Airworthiness, Engineering, and Site Quality on field events, risk assessments, and lessons learned deployment.
• Execute enterprise supplier quality strategy through audits, assessments, risk reviews, and corrective action closure.
• Own eQMS implementation, configuration, governance, workflows, and network adoption.
• Support internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Quality, or related).
• 8+ years in aerospace quality, manufacturing/repair station quality, quality systems, or supplier quality.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, FAA Part 145, and FAA Part 21 PMA.
• Proven track record leading investigations, RCCA/CAPA, audits, and cross-site quality projects.
• Ability to influence results across sites without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel extensively up to 75% globally (must have active passport or the ability to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

• PMA Continued Operational Safety (COS) program experience.
• Enterprise eQMS deployment and administration experience.
• Background across both aerospace manufacturing and repair/MRO.
• ASQ CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or Lead Auditor certification.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/