Senior Quality Engineer

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

CAES is a defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. CAES manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated RF systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space launch vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Are you up for challenges? CAES is looking for a Team Player to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at the Lancaster facility. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, and being able to adapt to a rapidly changing production environment brings with it an exciting opportunity to influence the successful execution of production goals and achieving operational excellence. This position must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance to the level of Secret.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Are you a dedicated and detail-orientated professional with a passion for quality in manufacturing and engineering? CAES, a leading provider in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a talented Quality Engineer to join our esteemed team in Lancaster, PA. Join us in driving innovation and ensuring the highest standards of excellence.If you are a motivated and skilled Quality Engineer seeking a rewarding career with a prestigious company, we encourage you to apply. Join CAES in Lancaster, PA and help us achieve unparalleled levels of quality and excellence.

• Accountable for proposals and purchase order review and approvals to clearly define and execute the program quality requirements via program quality plans, including AS9102 FAI's.
• Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program requirements.
• Manage program warranty returns, applicable metrics and drive holistic root cause and corrective action (RCCA) to reduce warranty returns and costs to improve operational productivity and product design.
• Manage customer scorecards and applicable Quality Initiatives with department functional leadership.
• Design and implement methods and procedures for testing and inspecting the quality level of products and production equipment by collaborating with functional organizations to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze reports, data, and returned product to drive root cause and implement correction actions for procedural, product or process opportunities.
• Provide coaching and leadership to quality engineers, inspectors and other functions.
• Participate in material review board (MRB), corrective action board (CAB) and production team meetings.
• Permit effective inspection and testing of materials including AS9102 FAI approval.
• Perform statistical analysis on products to determine the patterns seen and unseen providing insight to the lifecycle of the product. Initiate correction action for procedural, product or process deficiencies.
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices.
• Improve and maintain 6S in your area, make suggestions for improvements.
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma activities to enhance cross-functional problem solving.

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent), and minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment or Master's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Power BI
• Ability to visit key suppliers (approx. 5 - 10% travel)
• Experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred:

• BS or BA degree typically required in a related field of study, with minimum 8 years' in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, or MS or MA degree in a related field of study, with minimum 5 years' in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Proven technical experience in SMT, PWB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, microelectronics, machining, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience using ERP systems
• Aerospace or Defense Experience
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and principles
• Supplier quality experience
• Continuous environment experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Active Security clearance

Salary Range: $90,824 - $141,311 annually. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as business results.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.