Saabusa

Senior Quality Engineer

West Lafayette, IN · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$92k-$115kDetected 30 days ago

Supply ChainProcess ImprovementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Job Description: At Saab in West Lafayette, IN, you have the opportunity to join a team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force.
Interested internal applicants should submit an up-to-date resume for consideration.
Drug-Free Workplaces: Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces.

Implement and execute the Quality Management System principles and processes for a new site
Support a high-urgency production line by responding to Andon calls and processing Nonconformances in a timely fashion
Lead corrective action teams to implement effective solutions to quality problems and bring 8Ds to closure in a timely fashion
Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement
Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible
Participate as a member of the Material Review Board team and lead proposed corrective actions
Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while ensuring compliance for our customer, production, and supply chain functions
Excellent communication and team building experience working in an international environment
Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work
Ability to drive and lead change. Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience is required

Experience in aerospace manufacturing is a strong preference
Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems, testing and inspection methodologies
Experience in partnering with DCMA is a plus

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Other tasks as assigned to support operation
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career.
Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

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