**Job Description Summary**: The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all aerospace components and products manufactured in our shop meet the highest quality standards and comply with both internal and industry-specific regulatory requirements. The senior quality engineer is responsible for implementing quality assurance by utilization of a deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing, regulatory requirements, and advanced quality engineering principles. The Senior Quality Engineer will be proactive identifying quality issues, collaborating across teams, lead quality improvement initiatives, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to ensure product integrity, safety, and performance as well as driving continuous improvement to meet and exceed customer expectations.
**Responsibilities**
- Lead initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving process efficiency, and driving operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase first-pass yield, reduce rework and scrap, and enhance production throughput while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Perform root cause analysis of quality issues using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA) and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Manage and coordinate the non-conformance material through its process phases. Maintain a healthy non-conformance process ensuring cycle time execution by the process owners within expected goals while ensuring full compliance with quality management practices and procedures.
- Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality, including defect rates, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery, ensuring continuous improvement.




- Oversee inspection and testing processes for all manufactured aerospace components, ensuring conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
- Lead First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation is complete and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure Dimensional Inspection and Visual Inspections are performed accurately and that all measuring equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with quality standards.
- Collect and analyze quality data, identifying trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide detailed reports to senior management on quality performance, including defect trends, audit results, corrective actions, and progress on quality improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary quality contact for customers regarding quality issues, providing timely updates and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Lead product and process audits to ensure adherence to production and design specifications, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Oversee and coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) to ensure product compliance to customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of quality issues, utilizing structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams,



Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other tools.
- Develop and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address non-conformities and prevent recurrence, working closely with production, engineering, and supplier teams.
- Track and analyze trends in quality data, identifying root causes and proposing proactive solutions to minimize quality risks.
- Assist in audits and inspections, both internal and external, ensuring adherence to regulatory and industry standards. Support the preparation for third-party audits and ensure compliance during the audit process.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aerospace industry standards and quality regulations, ensuring the shop remains compliant with evolving industry practices and customer requirements including FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, AS13100, GE Aerospace standards.
- Ensure that all quality-related documentation (e.g., inspection reports, quality control plans, non-conformance reports) is complete, accurate, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain records of quality data and prepare quality reports for internal teams and management, providing detailed analysis of quality trends, issues, and improvements.
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly quality performance reports, outlining progress on continuous improvement initiatives, audit results, and any corrective actions taken.
- Develop and update quality control plans, inspection work instructions, and other documents to standardize and optimize processes.
- Work closely with production, engineering, and design teams to address quality issues, improve processes, and optimize product designs to meet customer requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to production teams on quality-related mat

📌 Sr. Quality Engineer (Hermosillo)
🏢 GE Aerospace
📍 Hermosillo