Program Quality Engineer

ST Engineering MRAS; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 63,600 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Onsite Gym

Immediate 401(k) vesting

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS seeks a Quality Assurance lead to support advanced aerospace manufacturing processes. This role ensures product compliance and supports customer inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with significant experience in Manufacturing and Quality, be able to travel occasionally, and possess U.S. Person status for sensitive technology access.

Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or 5 years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Manufacturing Quality.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (5-10%).
• Must qualify as U.S. Person for access to export-controlled technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner and POC for Quality Assurance aspects.
• Support customer meetings and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate reviews of product conformity.
• Facilitate root cause analysis.
• Prepare concession packages according to program requirements.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Quality experience (ISO 9000, AS 9100, AS 9145)

Lean principles knowledge

Root cause analysis skills

Ability to read specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or GED with 5+ years experience in Manufacturing

Job description

Who We Are and Where We Are Going

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can‑do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say‑do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as its materials and processing expertise.

What You Will Do

• Within the Program Quality Team, for assigned activities, act as owner and POC for issue resolution for all Quality Assurance aspects of the program.
• Support customer meetings and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional team reviews of rejections and issues to determine whether product is conforming with applicable specifications, including containment of suspect product.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and action plan closure to correct and prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and submit concession packages in accordance to program requirements.
• Facilitate return processing and coordination of rework/repair efforts.
• Identify and facilitate management system improvements to better support program requirements.
• In coordination with the integrated program team, be responsive to customer inquiries within a very limited timeframe to ensure product is properly dispositioned and work continues to progress through successful delivery to the customer.
• Eliminate process variation and product defects through creative solutions.
• Capture and analyze data to find trends. Use the data to drive decisions.
• Effectively prepare communications and presentations to all levels of personnel from operators to senior leadership.
• Participate/lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance on‑time, quality delivery of product.

What You Must Bring To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing; minimum of 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5‑10% of time).
• This position involves access to export‑controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization.
• U.S. Person status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization, and if hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Desired Characteristics

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Quality experience, including knowledge of ISO 9000 or AS 9100 and AS 9145.
• Understanding of lean principles and root cause analysis problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, standards and engineering drawings.
• Positive attitude and leadership characteristics.
• Can work in a fast‑paced environment and multitask.
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from the start date.
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes.
• Immediate 401(k) vesting.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Permissive for exempt staff).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It takes diverse talent to solve real‑world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571‑771‑0101, or by email at [e-mail].

Job Compensation

Estimate salary range for this role: $63,600 to $93,000 per year. ST Engineering MRAS considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education, training and certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.