Quality Engineer II

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Summary: Quality Engineer (“QE”) is Level 2 is responsible for implementing and maintaining the quality requirements of AS9100 (Quality Management System) on projects and products within SSP.  QE should possess knowledge of the current standards accepted by government and industry for specification requirements for precision metal products. Basic knowledge of inspection and quality control practice prevailing throughout industry and of applicable company policies and standards. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in technical writing. QE should have skills to investigate technical problems methodically and to evaluate them objectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision, QE-2 must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Review assigned customer-imposed quality documents to determine applicability to specific SSP operations and assess compliance. Independently decide and approve or direct corrections as necessary.
• Review applicable SSP documents relating to quality to assure compliance with customer specifications and contractual requirements.
• Evaluating corrective action taken, as requested by customer.
• Maintain a standard procedure (Quality Manual to encompass all SSP’s customers’ quality requirements).
• Direct the re-inspection, rework, modification or usage of tooling when necessary.
• Review vendor records and rate the quality performance.  Approve or disapprove vendors based on past performance.
• Limited interface with customers to maintain relationship.
• Generate lesson plans and participate in the training of inspection personnel, when required.
• Review shop planning for adequate inspection points incorporation into the manufacturing processes.
• Verify (via inspection functions) the customer receives a product of the quality requirement per Purchase Order, B/P, Spec’s, etc.
• Monitor the Scrap and Rework cost, identifying responsibilities, repetitiveness, etc., and requiring corrective actions.
• Follow all SSP policies and procedures.
• Other duties with the work as assigned.

In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or another technical field required.  Must have at least 3 years of direct experience in Aerospace quality control /assurance.

Annual Target Salary = $85,000.00 - $105K

Monday - Friday       1st Shift   

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor