Quality Engineering Manager II

• →Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Engineers, building a proactive, data-driven engineering culture that moves beyond reactive, execution-only support.
• →Establish Quality Engineering as an early partner in the design process. This includes design and drawing reviews, DFMEA, design-for-manufacturability/test input, and key characteristic identification before release to production.
• →Own product and program quality deliverables, including first article inspection, PFMEA, control plans, acceptance data packages, and build readiness, to meet program schedules and customer requirements.
• →Drive root cause and corrective action for nonconformances, test failures, and customer escapes. Lead MRB dispositions and verify that corrective actions are effective and sustained.
• →Analyze yield, defect, test, and supplier performance data using SPC and capability analysis. Use it to set and report quality metrics, reduce cost of poor quality, and guide engineering decisions.
• →Serve as a primary quality point of contact for program leadership and customer or government quality representatives. Manage product acceptance, deviations/waivers, and customer notifications.
• →Partner with Manufacturing, Design/Systems Engineering, Test, and Supply Chain to resolve electronics assembly, integration, and test issues. Support supplier quality engineers on supplier issues that affect program deliverables.
• →Define the QE team's strategic roadmap and resourcing across programs, including skills development, workload balance, and succession planning.
• →Champion continuous improvement, including lean and Six Sigma projects, error-proofing, and test and inspection strategy improvements. Challenge legacy practices where better approaches exist.
• →Coordinate with the QMS and Audit teams to keep product and program execution aligned with AS9100 and contractual flow-down requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. 
• 9+ years of quality engineering experience, including 2+ years of leadership.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Knowledge and utilization of AS9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable standards.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management systems (QMS).
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Demonstrated quality engineering experience in electronics manufacturing, such as PCBA, cable/wire harness, or box-level assembly and test.
• Hands-on experience with core QE methods: FMEA (design and process), control plans, first article inspection (AS9102 or equivalent), and root cause and corrective action (8D or equivalent).
• Experience with nonconformance management and MRB, including disposition decisions and customer or supplier communication.
• Experience working directly with Design/Systems Engineering and Manufacturing to influence product quality. Examples include design reviews, DFM/DFT input, or requirements and drawing review.
• Experience mentoring or leading engineers, with demonstrated ability to develop team capability.

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience leading or influencing design-phase quality activities, such as design reviews, key characteristic or variation management (AS9103), or APQP/PPAP (AS9145).
• Familiarity with defense program requirements, including DCMA interface, customer source inspection and acceptance, and contract quality flow-downs.
• Experience with workmanship standards for electronics, such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, or NASA-STD-8739 equivalents.
• Experience with test data analysis, yield improvement, and test strategy for electronic assemblies.
• Track record of introducing new quality practices or tools and changing how a QE team operates, with measurable results.

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Visual acuity to review technical documents and engineering artifacts.
• Occasional standing and walking on production floor (up to 30%).
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for handling components and documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support program or supplier needs
• Ability to work in an office, production, or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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