Senior Product Quality Engineer

Strativ Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group is seeking a Senior Product Quality Engineer to define and execute quality processes for high-reliability aerospace structures. You will partner early with design and manufacturing engineering to establish standards and evaluate factory performance.

This hands-on role requires expertise in aerospace quality systems, supply chain quality, precision inspection, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to help build world-class quality processes from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Location: Full-time on-site in Morrisville, NC.
• Aerospace experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality for aerospace structures.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA) and design review processes.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with production, design, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills for quality metrics.
• Eligible to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• NPI & Quality Planning: guide programs through drawing reviews, quality planning, inspection routines, and validation.
• Production Transition: lead hardware transfer from NPI to high-rate manufacturing.
• Non-Conformance & RCCA: lead investigations and MRB activities for continuous improvement.
• QMS Enhancement: optimize quality system elements to meet standards.
• Supply Chain Support: establish acceptance criteria for incoming materials and supplier qualifications (PPAP/FAI).
• Metrics & Training: set quality metrics, test designs, and training docs for factory teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Quality mindset

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

MES

Job description

Location: Raleigh, NC area - Fulltime onsite.

Engagement: 6 month contract to hire - with top performers converting within a few months.

Citizenship: US Citizen - you will need to be eligible and willing to obtain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

About the Role

As a Senior Product Quality Engineer, you will define and execute quality processes to deliver high-reliability aerospace structures (composite and metallic). You will partner early with design and manufacturing engineering to establish standards and evaluate factory performance.

This hands-on role requires expertise in aerospace quality systems, supply chain quality, precision inspection, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to help build world-class quality processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• NPI & Quality Planning: Guide aerospace programs through drawing reviews, quality planning, inspection routines, end-of-line metrics, and process validation.
• Production Transition: Lead the transition of hardware from New Product Introduction (NPI) to predictable, high-rate manufacturing while resolving process ambiguities.
• Non-Conformance & RCCA: Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and drive continuous improvement.
• QMS Enhancement: Leverage and optimize internal Quality Management System (QMS) elements to meet strict customer, industry, and defense standards.
• Supply Chain Support: Partner with Supply Chain to establish acceptance criteria for incoming raw materials, parts, and supplier qualifications (PPAP and FAI).
• Metrics & Training: Establish quality performance metrics, design process variance testing, and create inspection training documentation for factory teams.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Location: Full-time on-site in Morrisville, NC.
• Aerospace Experience: Background in engineering, manufacturing, or quality for aerospace vehicles, structures, or complex systems.
• Design & CAD: Familiarity with CAD platforms (NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA) and aerospace design review processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven history of partnering with production, design, and manufacturing teams.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, metrics generation, issue tracking, and statistical tools.
• Clearance: Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airframe Manufacturing: Experience with composite/metallic airframe fabrication and defect modes.
• Quality Standards: 4+ years developing quality systems in complex manufacturing environments (AS9100, AS6500, ISO 9001).
• Quality Tooling: Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP (MSA), and GD&T.
• Defense Standards: Experience with MIL-STD requirements and government contracts for aerial vehicles.
• Software: Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).