Senior Quality Engineer - FAA/AS9100 Lean & SPC

Textron; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems’ Lycoming Engines unit in Williamsport, PA seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance, implement controls, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and assembly environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Six Sigma, AS9100, FAA regulatory requirements, and tools like Lean, SPC, and Value Stream Mapping. Strong analytical skills and collaboration with engineering, production, and supply chain are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Manufacturing/Assembly Operations, Quality, Engineering, and/or Procurement.
• Knowledge Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 standards and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficiency with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols to ensure AS9100 and FAA compliance.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Performs internal audits and supports third party audits to ensure compliance.
• Collaborates with engineering, production, and supply chain to meet quality standards.
• Develops and maintains quality documentation, including inspection and control plans.
• Uses Lean, SPC, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize processes.
• Provides training on quality standards and procedures.
• Monitors quality performance metrics and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Supports new product development to ensure quality from concept to production.
• Leads improvement projects and initiatives.

Skills

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

AS9100

FAA regulatory requirements

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Textron Systems’ Lycoming Engines unit in Williamsport, PA seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance, implement controls, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and assembly environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Six Sigma, AS9100, FAA regulatory requirements, and tools like Lean, SPC, and Value Stream Mapping. Strong analytical skills and collaboration with engineering, production, and supply chain are essential.