Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Granite State Manufacturing

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision, Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Training and career growth in advanced

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Granite State Manufacturing seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to act as a SME in the Quality Department, driving quality strategies for contract compliance and advanced inspection methods.

You will oversee development of inspection plans, nonconforming material investigations, and support continuous improvement across programs, ensuring safety, ethics, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on aerospace/defense inspection experience.
Proficiency with CMM and core computer/MRP systems.
Strong knowledge of AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 and related standards.
Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains quality standards and inspection documents.
Reviews contracts, blueprints, and specifications to determine inspection criteria.
Leads RCCA and CAPA activities and audits.
Mentors staff on metrology standards and uses CMM routines.
Supports and improves AS9100, NAVSEA, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Inspection mastery

CMM experience

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Quality tools & methodologies

Root cause investigations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ASQ CQE certification

Two-year technical certificate

Tools

CMM software

MRP systems

Job description

Granite State Manufacturing is a leading contract manufacturer of large, complex, precision machined and welded components , supporting the US Navy in building submarines.

We specialize in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production , delivering precision, quality, and on-time performance on custom-engineered products. Our capabilities include:

Large-format CNC machining
Heavy fabrication and welding (MIG, TIG, FCAW, SAW)
Assembly, inspection, and testing
Program management for complex builds

We are known for handling tight tolerances, complex geometries, and demanding customer specifications.

Our work environment is supportive, providing what our people need to do great work.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer serves as a high-level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Quality Department. This collaborative role drives technical strategies for quality assurance, contract compliance, and advanced inspection methods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports and completes activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards, requirements, documents, and instructions for industrial processes, materials, and products.
This role requires direct aerospace/defense inspection experience, planning and directing technical workflows, ensuring contract adherence, and spearhead continuous improvement.
Reviews contracts, blueprints, and customer/industry specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and other applicable inspection and test criteria or requirements.
Develops, performs, and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, including Inspection Reports, Process Improvement (PI), CSI/GSI, DMR/MRB, and internal/external audits.
Reviews documents and records to assist and support final inspection, customer source inspection, government source inspection, and related activities.
Develops inspection plans and quality control methods and supports the development of procedures, instructions, and forms for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality-related information within the Quality Management System.
Reviews and interprets contract quality requirements and supports Estimating/Engineering with router procedures and quality control plans.
Supports and completes Raw Material, Receiving, and Chemical inspections, as well as First Article Inspections (FAI), process validations, and qualification activities.
Supports programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
Supports measurement tool utilization, develops CMM routines, and mentors junior staff on metrology standards.
Leads investigations of nonconforming materials, products, and processes; supports and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and assesses cost and responsibility.
Assists and supports the DMR/MRB process.
Leads high-level root cause analysis and corrective action boards (RCCA/CAPA) and supports or conducts complex AS9100, NAVSEA, customer, internal, and external (supplier) audits.
Reviews and approves final documentation packages.
Analyzes quality metrics and identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement and cost reduction.
Acts as a technical liaison between Inspection, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, Program teams, customer quality representatives, and management.
Ensures strict adherence to company safety, environmental, and ethical standards.
Takes timely and effective action to meet customer needs and company goals.
Completes other duties assigned by Quality Leadership.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Team-First Mindset: Collaborative cross-functional team player.
Inspection Mastery: 5+ years of hands-on precision defense/aerospace inspection experience.
Technical Skills: Advanced CMM and core computer/MRP proficiencies.
Standards & Compliance: Strong background in AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 frameworks, NAVSEA, FAR, and other customer based requirement familiarity.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Two-year certification from college or technical school, or related technical field.
5 to 10+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Proficiency with statistical analysis and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
Experience in contract manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Due to the nature and importance of GSM’s work, our positions require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, all candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law.

EEO STATEMENT

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

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