Senior Quality Engineer - Lean Six Sigma (Aerospace)

CesiumAstro; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 127,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives for aerospace/space systems. You will drive root-cause analysis, develop improvement roadmaps, and mentor teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to optimize production and ensure QA excellence.

Responsibilities include managing Kaizen workshops, conducting CmK/GR&R studies, supporting audits, and delivering measurable improvements that align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, engineering or related degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience with continuous quality improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
• Demonstrated history of leading Kaizen events that eliminated waste and improved flow.
• Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Root Cause analysis and Continuous Improvement.
• Value Stream Mapping.
• Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address improvement opportunities and develop root cause countermeasures.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement workshops and projects to drive business results.
• Mentor and develop potential lean practitioner candidates through projects and events.
• Develop and drive Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and continuous improvement roadmaps and action plans.
• Ensure lean activities align with goals, metrics, and business strategy.
• Provide leadership with awareness, knowledge, and guidance of Lean and Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead employee development training in Lean and Six Sigma.
• Perform CmK and GR&R studies in manufacturing and metrology using statistical software.
• Support internal, external, and AS9100 quality audits.
• Support development and implementation of performance metrics.
• Assist with other QA duties as assigned.

Skills

Kaizen events

Root Cause analysis

Value Stream Mapping

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives for aerospace/space systems. You will drive root-cause analysis, develop improvement roadmaps, and mentor teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to optimize production and ensure QA excellence.

Responsibilities include managing Kaizen workshops, conducting CmK/GR&R studies, supporting audits, and delivering measurable improvements that align with business goals.