Senior Quality Engineer

Employee Owned Brands; Hiawatha, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Participation in ESOP

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Crystal Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality management activities, including FAI, CAPA, MRB support, and internal audits. You will review contracts for quality requirements and identify opportunities to improve processes. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for success.

The role emphasizes promoting customer quality standards, preparing detailed reports, and benchmarking best practices to drive continuous improvement in a on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Familiar with AS9100D, ISO9001:2008, AS9102 and SPC is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train and mentor others in core duties.
• Able to lead small teams on defined projects with moderate supervision.
• Identify process deficiencies and implement corrective actions with managerial support.

Responsibilities

• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI) and CAPA activities.
• Support MRB reviews and internal audits.
• Review contracts for quality requirements and assess QMS compliance.
• Monitor process performance metrics and prepare data reports.
• Promote awareness of customer quality requirements across the organization.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Reports to: Manager, Quality Department

Work Model: Full-time, On-site - 20% Travel Required

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Company & Benefit Information

At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-Site Gym

Job Summary

This position will perform key quality management system activities, including First Article Inspections (FAI), root cause analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and supporting Material Review Board (MRB) and audit functions. The role includes conducting internal audits, reviewing contracts for quality requirements, and identifying process improvement opportunities. Additionally, the engineer will promote awareness of quality standards, prepare reports, and participate in benchmarking to implement best practices.

Essential Functions

Complete the support activities for quality management system processes including execution of first article inspections (FAI), root cause and corrective actions, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), Material Review Board (MRB), audit support activities, source inspection support activities, etc. Support one or more aspects of the quality management system including internal audits, FAI, Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA), Nonconforming Material Report (NCMR) / MRB, complaints, counterfeit parts prevention, supplier quality, customer source inspections, etc. Complete contract reviews for quality requirements verifying the customer needs are covered by current Quality Management System (QMS) processes or providing feedback when changes are needed to either the QMS or the contract for acceptance. Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance to quality standards and internal procedures. Promote awareness of customer requirements and quality standards throughout the organization. Determine quality improvement opportunities by monitoring process performance metrics, reported issues, and known failures. Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks. Conduct benchmarking activities to collect and implement best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of quality principles and processes
• Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO9001:2008, AS9102, and SPC a plus
• Familiar with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and web applications
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Train and mentor others in core departmental duties
• Effectively lead small (5-10 member) teams on well-defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
• Identify departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support provided

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Bachelor’s in engineering, business, science, or related field.
• Five years of quality control, quality analyst, or quality engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of quality experience within aerospace or related industry
• Quality certifications (CQE, lean, six sigma, etc.) preferable

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.