Sr. Quality Engineer

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EngineeringQuality Engineer

Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision metallic and non-metallic solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Commercial Airline sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of thermal support systems. Our team is driven by excellence, integrity, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support and strengthen the Canopy A&D Quality Management System across multiple aerospace manufacturing operations. This role is heavily focused on procedure development, KPI tracking and reporting, internal and external corrective action management, and AS9100D audit readiness.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong, and capable of driving quality initiatives across operations, engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and customer interfaces. This individual must have hands-on aerospace quality systems experience and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced production and R&D environment.

This role will work directly with Quality Leadership to improve compliance, standardize processes, support internal audits, and drive measurable operational improvement across the organization.

Develop, revise, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and process documentation in alignment with AS9100D requirements

Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple operational sites

Lead and support internal audits in accordance with AS9100D and ISO 9001 standards, including audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action follow-up

Track and report Quality KPIs including First Pass Yield, Customer Rejection Rate, Supplier Escapements, NCR trends, corrective action metrics, and on-time quality performance

Generate executive-level quality reports and metrics for leadership review and management review activities

Lead investigations and root cause analysis activities related to internal nonconformances, customer complaints, escapes, and supplier issues utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why analysis

Manage corrective and preventive actions from initiation through verification of effectiveness

Interface directly with customers regarding quality concerns, corrective actions, audit support, and quality documentation requests

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to drive process compliance and operational improvements

Support customer audits, registrar audits, and regulatory compliance activities

Assist in development of training materials and quality system awareness initiatives across the organization

Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and internal company procedures

Support supplier quality initiatives, quality clause reviews, and external provider oversight as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing quality engineering or quality systems

• Direct experience working within an AS9100D-certified environment

• Hands-on experience conducting AS9100D internal audits

• Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems, corrective action management, and root cause analysis methodologies

• Experience developing and maintaining procedures, SOPs, and controlled documentation

• Experience managing customer corrective actions and internal nonconformance investigations

• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, traceability requirements, and inspection methodologies

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment

AS9100D Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification

Experience with QT9, JobBoss, Epicor, or similar QMS/ERP systems

Experience supporting management review activities and KPI dashboard development

Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements

Experience supporting Space, Defense, or launch vehicle programs

Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred

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To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.