Senior Quality Engineer

Chromalloy; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance activities across manufacturing and repair of turbine engine components. You will drive quality system compliance, lead RCCA efforts, support audits and customer requirements, and use data-driven insights to improve site quality performance.

You will collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve issues, support new product introductions, and uphold aviation safety and reliability standards across the global

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong audits and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Ability to drive RCCA investigations and improvements.
• Data-driven problem solving and quality analytics.
• Familiarity with OEM quality systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong quality culture and provide technical leadership.
• Lead and support audits (internal, supplier, customer, regulatory).
• Provide quality and technical support to internal teams and suppliers.
• Partner with production and engineering to resolve quality issues and support NPI.
• Drive RCCA investigations and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve QMS documentation, procedures, and processes.
• Analyze quality data, develop metrics, support site quality objectives.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Quality leadership

RCCA

Audits

Quality data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance activities that support the manufacturing and repair of critical turbine engine components. In this role, you will drive quality system compliance, lead root cause and corrective action efforts, support audits and customer requirements, and use data-driven insights to improve quality performance across the site.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Travel

Ability to travel occasionally to customer, supplier, or other company locations as needed

Schedule

On-Site

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promote a strong quality culture and provide technical leadership across the organization.
• Lead and support internal, external, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Provide quality and technical support to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction.
• Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve quality management system documentation, procedures, and processes.
• Analyze quality data, develop metrics, and support site quality performance objectives.
• Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Promote a strong quality culture and provide technical leadership across the organization.
• Lead and support internal, external, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Provide quality and technical support to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction.
• Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve quality management system documentation, procedures, and processes.
• Analyze quality data, develop metrics, and support site quality performance objectives.
• Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements

Nice to Have

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
• NDT and inspection process knowledge.
• SPC, GR&R, and quality data analysis experience.
• FAA Part 145 experience.
• Familiarity with OEM quality systems (GE, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, etc.).
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Frequent interaction with production areas requiring adherence to safety policies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
• Ability to review detailed technical documentation and inspect components.
• May occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds.