Senior Quality Control Engineer - Aerospace/Maritime QA Lead

RiseMe; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to support QC, manufacturing, and engineering in a high‑mix environment. You will analyze quality data, develop inspection plans, and drive root-cause corrective actions, working on-site across QC, production, and office areas.

The role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering or closely related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering or supplier quality.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, drawings, tolerances, and measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource to QC and Manufacturing, resolving complex product and process issues.
• Investigate nonconformances and support root-cause and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102 and customer requirements; support PPAP as needed.
• Translate drawings and requirements into practical inspection plans and criteria.
• Develop and improve inspection methods, control plans, and quality documentation for production processes.
• Support supplier quality activities including qualification, technical reviews, and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and risks; communicate findings to leadership.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors and collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Root cause analysis

Inspection methods

Measurement equipment

ERP / QMS systems

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering or related field

Tools

Infor SyteLine

CMMs / measurement systems

Job description

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to support QC, manufacturing, and engineering in a high‑mix environment. You will analyze quality data, develop inspection plans, and drive root-cause corrective actions, working on-site across QC, production, and office areas.

The role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience.