Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer | Aerospace Manufacturing | Salem / Corvallis, OR Area A growing aerospace manufacturer with a 500+ employee production facility in the Salem / Corvallis, Oregon area is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support and drive quality excellence across customer programs and internal processes. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with aerospace standards while serving as a key interface between customers, engineering, and operations. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Position Overview The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for advancing quality performance through strong technical expertise, clear communication, and effective collaboration. This role supports multiple customer accounts—including OEMs and sub-tier suppliers—and owns critical Quality Management System (QMS) processes in accordance with AS9100 / AS13100 and customer-specific requirements. Key Responsibilities Maintain configuration control documentation, including contract review and blueprint/specification control Manage multiple customer accounts and serve as the primary quality point of contact Act as a backup Quality Engineer for additional customer programs as needed Own and manage assigned QMS processes and special quality projects Support Engineering with waiver, concession, and deviation submissions Review and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) Lead investigations into customer complaints and returns Prepare and communicate corrective actions internally and externally Review customer and supplier purchase orders for quality-related requirements Serve as the internal quality representative for customer and supplier interactions Achieve and maintain customer source inspection certifications Participate in continuous improvement initiatives Support training and mentoring within the quality organization Perform internal audits and support external, customer, and special process audits Review industry standards and customer specifications; assist with audit preparation Act as a subject matter expert for customer-specific requirements or assigned specialty areas Qualifications 6+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer or in a related quality discipline Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems Ability to read and interpret blueprints and detailed customer specifications Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Comfortable working with customer portals and documentation systems Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently Positive, proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership Experience working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment Why Join This Team Be part of a growing aerospace organization with long‑term stability Work on complex, high‑visibility customer programs Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Customers Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and career growth opportunities Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Disability insurance Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave #J-18808-Ljbffr