Senior Quality Engineer – Aerospace & Precision

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Stable daytime schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Elkhart, IN seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to oversee quality management, lead problem-solving initiatives, and manage customer and supplier compliance for precision manufacturing operations. The role requires 7–10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.

You will drive APQP, PPAP, FAI, MRB, AS9100/ISO processes, SPC, Lean, and training for engineers and technicians, with standard daytime hours, full-time schedule, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 3+ years of QA experience, OR 7+ years in a technical QA role.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 or ISO/TS-16949 standards.
• Proficiency with AIAG core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Gage R&R.
• Experience leading 8D, 5-Why, and 7-Step problem solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection (FAI) processes and review customer POs for quality requirements.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customer inquiries, supplier quality, and RMA/RTV processing.
• Lead internal and customer-facing problem-solving teams using 8D, 5-Why, PRR.
• Maintain the MRB cage and logbook, conduct regular audits, and ensure alignment with AS9100/ISO frameworks.
• Utilize SPC and Lean manufacturing projects to drive scrap-reduction.
• Onboard and train Quality Engineers and Technicians on ERP systems and corrective actions.

Skills

APQP/PPAP/FMEA/Control Plans

GD&T

Gage R&R

8D/5-Why/7-Step

AS9100/ISO TS-16949 knowledge

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Elkhart, IN seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to oversee quality management, lead problem-solving initiatives, and manage customer and supplier compliance for precision manufacturing operations. The role requires 7–10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.

You will drive APQP, PPAP, FAI, MRB, AS9100/ISO processes, SPC, Lean, and training for engineers and technicians, with standard daytime hours, full-time schedule, and benefits.