Senior Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer | AS9100 Expert

Cessna Aircraft Company; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA seeks a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain AS9100–compliant quality systems for aerospace supplier partnerships. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, CAPA, audits, and collaboration with engineering, production, and supply chain to ensure product quality throughout the life cycle.

Travel to suppliers and leading continuous improvement initiatives are expected as part of delivering high-quality aviation components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related aeronautical field required.
• Minimum five years of experience in Manufacturing/Assembly Operations, Quality, Engineering, and/or Procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 standards and FAA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain AS9100–compliant quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address non-conformances and improve product quality.
• Perform internal audits to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as AS9100.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans, control plans, and quality reports.
• Utilize advanced quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide training and support to team members on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Support new product development and introduction processes to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production.
• Lead and participate in improvement projects and initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related aeronautical field

Tools

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

GD&T

Reading drawings

Gage R&R

Quality management software

Job description

Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA seeks a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain AS9100–compliant quality systems for aerospace supplier partnerships. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, CAPA, audits, and collaboration with engineering, production, and supply chain to ensure product quality throughout the life cycle.

Travel to suppliers and leading continuous improvement initiatives are expected as part of delivering high-quality aviation components.