Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Bohemia, NY (100% onsite)

Compensation: $100K-$140K base (depending on experience)

Overview

A well-established, highly reputable manufacturer supporting aerospace, defense, and space programs is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join its team.

This individual will play a key role in driving product quality, resolving complex issues, and influencing overall quality strategy. The role offers strong visibility across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership, along with mentorship responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily QA engineering support across manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and product development
• Lead resolution of production and quality issues to ensure on-time delivery and product integrity
• Develop and maintain quality planning procedures and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and verification of effectiveness
• Conduct internal audits of processes and quality systems
• Review drawings, quality plans (PAP/PPAP), engineering changes, and SOPs for compliance
• Partner cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on quality performance and requirements
• Support inspections (incoming, source, and customer audits) and qualification testing efforts
• Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to junior QA team members
• Contribute to proposals with technical input and cost estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of Quality Assurance Engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (AS9100, MIL-PRF, MIL-STD, IPC, etc.)
• Experience with root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective actions
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively across teams
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Six Sigma knowledge is a plus

Additional Details

• Work performed in a controlled cleanroom environment (ESD protocols required)
• Light travel (<10>
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and meet requirements for export-controlled environments

Why This Role

• High-impact role supporting mission-critical aerospace/defense programs
• Strong cross-functional visibility and influence
• Opportunity to shape quality processes and mentor team members

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $100k-$140k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Danielle Morris

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.