Quality Engineering Manager – Aerospace Operations

RocketForce Technologies LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne is seeking an Associate Manager of Quality Engineering to lead QA efforts in Redmond, WA. This role provides guidance and coaching across teams, ensuring hardware compliance to specifications and driving continuous quality improvements.

The ideal candidate has a manufacturing/quality background with ISO9001/AS9100 familiarity, and experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Graduate degree or equivalent with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to understand ISO9001/AS9100 and related QMS standards.
• Experience in aerospace/manufacturing quality processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with RCCA tools such as FMEA, Pareto, 5-Why, 8D, and Fishbone.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily quality support to production operations and monitor processes.
• Drive continuous improvements of the quality system and manufacturing processes.
• Interpret drawings and quality requirements to ensure compliance.
• Implement preventive quality management and a zero-defect culture.
• Review nonconforming product and coordinate dispositions (MRB).
• Collaborate with Engineering to plan tests and inspections and generate reports.
• Review contracts to determine QA requirements and flow down to teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Reading drawings

Documentation

RCCA tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

FMEA

Pareto

5-Why

8D

Fishbone

Job description

Rocketdyne is seeking an Associate Manager of Quality Engineering to lead QA efforts in Redmond, WA. This role provides guidance and coaching across teams, ensuring hardware compliance to specifications and driving continuous quality improvements.

The ideal candidate has a manufacturing/quality background with ISO9001/AS9100 familiarity, and experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success on the production floor.