Quality Engineer Senior

Quality Engineer SeniorFull-time Jacksonville, FL Exclusive confidential search — details shared with qualified applicants.Benefits You'll LoveNextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employeesPaid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residenceOptional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employmentBecome a Key Player as a Quality Engineer SeniorYou will lead site-level quality efforts to assess and resolve complex quality issues across multiple value streams, influencing operations, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. You will drive QMS and PQP deployment, lead cross-functional projects, and serve as a certified auditor in an onsite, production-focused environment (1st shift, 5x8 days).Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the TeamOwn deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and PQP tools at the site or across sitesLead creation and updating of FMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and related documentationLead structured problem solving for complex issues using A3, 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone and drive root-cause elimination and CAPA effectivenessFacilitate and adjudicate MRB activities; verify containment and corrective/preventive actionsManage process capability and control activities: SPC, Cp/Cpk, MSA/gage R&R, and data-driven decision makingPlan and lead qualification/validation activities (PPAP/FAI) and manage configuration/change control for product/process qualityLead supplier performance assessments, containment, audits, and corrective actions; maintain customer and supplier communications for significant quality eventsPlan and execute internal audit activities and represent the site during external audits; drive closure of findingsParticipate in or lead cross-functional projects, communicate status to stakeholders, and create containment actions for risksHere's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This RoleMinimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree (or 3 years with an advanced degree)Engineering degree preferredDemonstrated experience handling complex, multi-value-stream quality issues and leading cross-functional initiativesCertified scheme auditor (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) required or strongly preferredProficiency with quality tools and methods: A3/8D/DMAIC, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA (gage R&R), PPAP/FAI, and change controlAbility to interpret engineering drawings/specifications; familiarity with GD&T preferredData analysis competency with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab or equivalent) and KPI/dashboard experienceExcellent communication and influence skills across executive, manager, and shop-floor personnelProven ability to work independently, lead larger-scope projects and high-performance teamsHere's What Else Might Help You OutAerospace industry experience or similar regulated industry background (highly preferred)MRB/issue disposition authority preferredASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE)Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltFamiliarity with supplier/customer site interactions and corporate audit processesPay Range$38.46 - $48.08/hourReady to Make Your Mark?This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.