Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace Audit & Compliance

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc.; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. in Kent, Washington, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead high-impact quality programs, oversee audits, and drive improvements that ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires extensive experience in AS9100 and Nadcap, strong project management, and a track record of cross-functional leadership. Onsite in Kent with salary range $120,000–$130,000 annually, visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related technical discipline; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles, preferably within aerospace manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading complex quality programs involving customer requirements, regulatory compliance, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, applicable regulatory requirements, and quality management systems.
• Advanced understanding of risk management, change management, statistical analysis, process capability, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead customer, regulatory, and quality management system audits and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven continuous improvement methodologies; Black Belt certification preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), CMQ/OE or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion compliance with company policies, Quality Management System requirements, customer expectations, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of quality, integrity, and accountability.
• Lead complex quality programs and strategic initiatives that support customer requirements, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and business objectives.
• Serve as the site lead for key quality programs, including audit readiness, customer quality initiatives, corrective action management, compliance assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and execute project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive successful completion of high-impact quality initiatives.
• Lead customer, AS9100, Nadcap, and regulatory audit activities, ensuring effective corrective actions and sustained compliance.
• Provide technical leadership for quality system assessments, Global Quality initiatives, compliance reviews, investigations, and special projects.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Leadership to identify risks, resolve complex quality issues, and improve product conformity, process capability, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities, implement solutions, and verify effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, risk management, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
• Mentor and develop Quality Engineers and technical personnel while representing quality programs during customer engagements, audits, leadership reviews, and strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ASQ CQE

CMQ/OE

Job description

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. in Kent, Washington, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead high-impact quality programs, oversee audits, and drive improvements that ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires extensive experience in AS9100 and Nadcap, strong project management, and a track record of cross-functional leadership. Onsite in Kent with salary range $120,000–$130,000 annually, visa sponsorship not available.