Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Regulated Programs

Actalent; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality systems in a precision machining environment serving aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure. This role emphasizes quality as a strategic engineering function and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will own FAI and PPAP, apply APQP, conduct root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), and ensure AS9100/ISO 9001, ITAR, and CMMC compliance while guiding supplier quality and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quality engineering within manufacturing, especially precision machining.
• Hands-on AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems experience.
• Proficient in PPAP and APQP planning, documentation, submission, and approval.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen quality management systems to support aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure components.
• Own and manage critical quality processes including FAI and PPAP submissions.
• Develop and maintain corrective action plans across manufacturing operations.
• Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Ensure audit readiness for AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and related frameworks.
• Oversee supplier quality activities including qualification and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership to improve process capability and product quality.
• Apply APQP/PPAP to develop robust manufacturing and quality processes for new/existing products.
• Utilize GD&T and engineering drawings to guide inspection activities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100/ISO9001

PPAP/APQP

Root cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

Supplier quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality systems in a precision machining environment serving aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure. This role emphasizes quality as a strategic engineering function and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will own FAI and PPAP, apply APQP, conduct root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), and ensure AS9100/ISO 9001, ITAR, and CMMC compliance while guiding supplier quality and collaborating with