Senior Quality Engineer — Aerospace Quality Leader

Hexcel; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel in Kent, WA, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead high-impact quality programs and drive cross-functional improvements for aerospace manufacturing. You will champion audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across quality systems and processes.

This role requires extensive experience and leadership to influence multiple teams and ensure product conformity. Applicants should bring a strong background in AS9100/Nadcap, risk management, and data-driven problem

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles, preferably within aerospace manufacturing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex quality programs and strategic initiatives that support customer requirements, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and business objectives.
• Serve as the site lead for 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.
• 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

Project management

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hexcel in Kent, WA, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead high-impact quality programs and drive cross-functional improvements for aerospace manufacturing. You will champion audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across quality systems and processes.

This role requires extensive experience and leadership to influence multiple teams and ensure product conformity. Applicants should bring a strong background in AS9100/Nadcap, risk management, and data-driven problem