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. This flagship facility utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and leverages research and development to support Saab’s broad product portfolio. As Saab continues to expand their team in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to help develop a world-class Quality function. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in the aerospace industry, experience working with DCMA, and is able to work as part of a team to solve problems and develop/improve processes. Interested internal applicants should submit an up-to-date resume for consideration.

Responsibilities will include:

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

Serve as an effective liaison between Saab and customer entities such as DCMA

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

Monitor and analyze risk while preparing risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving

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

Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance

Train future team members in quality principles and systems

Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support

Other tasks as assigned to support operation

Compensation Range: $92,200-$115,300

Skills and Experience:

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

Excellent communication and team building experience working in an international environment

Experience in partnering with DCMA is a plus

Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work

Ability to drive and lead change. Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work flexible and extended hours when needed, to support operational needs