Senior Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead QA activities supporting the manufacture and repair of critical turbine engine components. You will drive quality system compliance, RCCA efforts, audits, and data-driven improvements across the site.

Location: Orangeburg, NY. You will work on-site, collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and ensure strict adherence to customer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Lead quality assurance efforts for the manufacturing and repair of turbine components.
• Drive RCCA investigations and corrective actions across the site.
• Support audits and customer/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audits & compliance

Root cause analysis

Data-driven quality

Documentation management

Job description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Job Summary

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.

Location: Orangeburg, NY

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

• AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.
• 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.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/