Quality Engineering Senior

At Saab in West Lafayette, IN, you have the opportunity to join a team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. This flagship facility utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and leverages research and development to support Saab’s broad product portfolio. As Saab continues to expand their team in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to help develop a world-class Quality function. Implement and execute the Quality Management System principles and processes for a new site

Lead corrective action teams to implement effective solutions to quality problems and bring 8Ds to closure in a timely fashion

Serve as an effective liaison between Saab and customer entities such as DCMA

Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement

Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible

Monitor and analyze risk while preparing risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving

Participate as a member of the Material Review Board team and lead proposed corrective actions

Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while ensuring compliance for our customer, production, and supply chain functions

Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance

Train future team members in quality principles and systems

Other tasks as assigned to support operation

considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience is required

Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems, testing and inspection methodologies

Excellent communication and team building experience working in an international environment

Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work

Ability to work flexible and extended hours when needed, to support operational needs

S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.