Senior Quality Engineer - Onsite Oak Ridge (TS/SCI)

Piper Companies; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support advanced manufacturing and quality engineering operations in Oak Ridge, TN. The role requires developing and maintaining inspection systems, improving quality processes, and ensuring components meet stringent standards.

This position is fully onsite in Oak Ridge and requires a TS/SCI or DOE Q clearance. Responsibilities include leading APQP activities, developing inspection plans, Data-driven process improvements, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with NQA-1 quality requirements and quality systems.
• Experience developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, inspection plans, and MSA.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes and inspection methodologies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance if required.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans for components and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection technologies, data collection, and sampling methods.
• Develop process capability metrics and use statistics to improve processes.
• Review specifications, procedures, and documentation for quality controls.
• Review and evaluate First Article Inspection (FAI) packages.
• Lead investigations into quality escapes and root cause actions.
• Develop and implement QMS improvements.
• Evaluate test equipment, measuring instruments, and gaging requirements.
• Apply GD&T principles to inspection and manufacturing quality activities.
• Use Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods.
• Coach and mentor team on quality engineering principles.
• Manage quality deliverables to meet schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, security, and environmental requirements.

Skills

APQP

MSA

Quality engineering

Lean Six Sigma

NQA-1

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Statistical QC

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

GD&T

MSA

FMEA

CAPA

SPC

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support advanced manufacturing and quality engineering operations in Oak Ridge, TN. The role requires developing and maintaining inspection systems, improving quality processes, and ensuring components meet stringent standards.

This position is fully onsite in Oak Ridge and requires a TS/SCI or DOE Q clearance. Responsibilities include leading APQP activities, developing inspection plans, Data-driven process improvements, and