Senior Quality Engineer- AS9100 Certification Lead

Watlow Electric Manufacturing; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) with company match

Wellness incentives

Employee Personal Assistance Program

Dental, medical, vision and disability

Paid holidays, personal time, andvacay

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System in preparation for AS9100 certification. This role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership to establish robust quality processes and ensure regulatory and customer compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading AS9100 certification efforts and a strong background in quality systems, auditing, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 9–11 years of quality experience in regulated industries considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5–8 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace/regulated environments.
• Experience leading or contributing to AS9100 certification efforts.
• Thorough knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Experience planning and conducting internal audits.
• Experience leading 8D or equivalent problem-solving.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead readiness efforts for AS9100 certification including planning and gap assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an AS9100-compliant QMS.
• Conduct gap analyses against AS9100 requirements and drive corrective actions.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits to verify compliance.
• Partner with Engineering to integrate quality planning into development and changes.
• Support supplier quality activities including audits and corrective actions.
• Develop risk management processes aligned with AS9100.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and customer complaints.
• Train employees on quality system requirements and AS9100 expectations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve process capability and efficiency.
• Represent quality in customer requirements, contract reviews, and new product introductions.

Skills

Quality Systems

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Project Management

AS9100 knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Product Lifecycle Management

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer- AS9100 Certification Lead

12001 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Title: Senior Quality Engineer – AS9100 certification Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS) in preparation for AS9100 certification. This role will serve as a key partner across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Leadership to establish robust quality processes, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and build a culture of operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has successfully led or played a significant role in achieving AS9100 certification and possesses strong expertise in quality systems, risk management, auditing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's readiness efforts for AS9100 certification, including project planning, gap assessments, implementation, and certification support.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an AS9100-compliant Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses against AS9100 requirements and develop corrective action plans.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits to verify compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering to integrate quality planning into product development, design reviews, design changes, and configuration management.
• Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering function to support supplier quality activities including supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, and performance monitoring.
• Develop risk management processes consistent with AS9100 requirements, including risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Lead investigations into quality issues, customer complaints, escapes, and nonconforming materials.
• Train employees on quality system requirements, quality tools, auditing practices, and AS9100 expectations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations to improve process capability, reduce defects, and increase operational efficiency.
• Represent quality function in customer requirements capture, contract review, opportunity review, new production development, and new product introduction activities related to quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelors degree, a minimum of 9-11 years of directly related experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Systems within aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries will be considered.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Systems within aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to an AS9100 certification or recertification effort.
• Thorough knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, and aerospace quality system requirements.
• Experience planning and conducting internal quality audits.
• Experience leading or facilitating eight disciplines (8D) problem solving or similar corrective methodologies to determine root cause and implement permanent corrective action.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership and external auditors.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers.
• Experience supporting FAA, DoD, NASA, or other aerospace regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and special process oversight.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, and electronic document management systems.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9145
• Proficiency using Oracle Fusion ERP, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and other electronic business systems.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail] .

12001 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA