Senior Quality Engineer

Saab, Inc.; Bristol (RI); Presencial; USD 102.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off (8 holidays)

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Saab, Inc. in Bristol, RI is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to join a dynamic team supporting AUS system development. The role offers growth, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

You will lead and implement program quality plans, approve suppliers and deviations, perform audits, and interface with customers to ensure quality and risk objectives are met. A strong background in ISO 9001/AS9100 and DoD familiarity is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive and lead change.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems per ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.

Responsabilidades

• Support programs as the Quality representative.
• Establish, maintain, and implement program quality plans.
• Provide Quality Clauses for Purchase Requisitions.
• Approve suppliers for assigned programs.
• Review program documents from a quality and risk perspective.
• Perform internal release and final inspections before deliveries.
• Approve shipping requests for assigned programs.
• Approve deviations and waivers from suppliers and internally.
• Serve as customer interface for assigned programs (Quality).
• Lead customer-driven Corrective Action Requests to closure.
• Lead Quality Cost Account Manager for assigned programs.
• Conduct internal, supplier, site, project, and quality audits.
• Report quality status to customers and Quality Manager.

Conocimientos

Independent work

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job description: At Saab, Inc. in Bristol, RI, you have the opportunity to join a dynamic Quality Assurance team supporting the development of complex AUS systems. The ideal candidate will be eager to expand their Quality Engineering expertise and skills. Saab provides an excellent working environment with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Support programs as the Quality representative.
• Establish, maintain, and implement program quality plans.
• Provide Quality Clauses for Purchase Requisitions.
• Approve suppliers for assigned programs.
• Participate in reviews of program documents (plans, specifications, etc.) and result documents (formal test reports, analyses, etc.) from a quality and risk perspective.
• Perform internal release and final inspections prior to customer deliveries, including customer and government source inspections.
• Approve shipping requests for assigned programs.
• Approve deviations and waivers from suppliers and internally.
• Serve as the customer interface for assigned programs from a Quality perspective.
• Complete assigned internal audits and follow up on action items and/or corrective actions.
• Provide Certificates of Conformance for deliveries.
• Complete assigned costing efforts by estimating the level of effort and associated costs in support of proposal activities.
• Approve supplier FAIs and Source Inspections.
• Lead customer-driven Corrective Action Requests to closure.
• Serve as the Quality Cost Account Manager (CAM) for assigned programs.
• Perform internal, supplier, site, project, and quality audits, and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Report quality status to customers and the Quality Manager.
• Monitor quality deviations within the program.
• Monitor program quality objectives.
• Support Procurement, Production, and Engineering concerning quality and environmental issues.
• Report risks to program management.
• Support ECN/R generation and review, and participate in CCB activities.
• Identify and/or process nonconforming material.
• Provide internal manufacturing product support for NCMs, PCAs, FAIs, etc.
• Participate in internal and/or external MRBs.
• Travel domestically up to 10% annually, as required.

Compensation Range

$101,500 - $126,900 The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive and lead change.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems per ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) programs, procedures, and processes.
• Working knowledge of SEI CMMI processes.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• IPC or other relevant industry certifications.

Citizenship Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

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