Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Client: Aerospace Industry
Location: Carson City, NV 89706
Duration: Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Summary
Senior Quality Engineer / Quality Supervisor responsible for leading inspection operations, NDT processes, and quality compliance. This role focuses on team leadership, aerospace quality standards (AS/ISO), and continuous improvement across inspection and production functions.
Key Responsibilities (Mobile-Friendly)
• Supervise inspection and NDT operations (X-ray, FPI, Ultrasonic)
• Coordinate daily inspection workload and resource allocation
• Review shop traveler and document control processes
• Ensure employee certifications and training compliance
• Lead cross-training and team development initiatives
• Evaluate team performance and support promotions
• Maintain compliance with QSM, RSM, and AS/ISO standards
• Act as Management Representative for quality compliance
• Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance
Core Duties
• Quality inspection & NDT oversight
• Team leadership & supervision
• Compliance & audit readiness
• Documentation & process control
• Continuous improvement execution
Work Environment / Role Nature
• Aerospace manufacturing / repair environment
• Leadership role with hands-on quality involvement
• High compliance and audit-driven environment
• Cross-functional coordination with production teams
Required Skills
• Quality engineering / inspection – 5+ years
• Supervisory / team leadership – 2+ years
• NDT methods (X-ray, FPI, Ultrasonic) – 2+ years
• AS/ISO quality standards – 2+ years
• Analytical problem-solving – 2+ years
Preferred Skills
• FAA Part 145 / 21 experience – 1+ year
• FAA Repairman eligibility – Preferred
• NDT Level I/II certification – Preferred
• Metallurgical lab / calibration exposure – 1+ year
• Lean manufacturing – 1+ year
Technical / Functional Exposure
• Inspection & quality systems – 5+ years
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – 2+ years
• Aerospace compliance (AS/ISO, FAA) – 2+ years
• Root cause & corrective action – 2+ years
• Team leadership & performance management – 2+ years
Education / Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5–8+ years of aerospace / quality experience
• Prior supervisory experience required
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