Senior Quality Engineer in Danvers

Job Description

Senior Quality Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence within a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll lead the development and execution of quality systems aligned with aerospace standards, support new product introduction, and partner closely with operations, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure all requirements are met.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, update, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with AS9100 requirements.
• Apply AS9145/APQP methodologies to strengthen processes for new and existing products.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits to maintain certifications.
• Drive corrective action efforts, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and onboarding on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure quality expectations and compliance.
• Support process engineering efforts including documentation, GD&T interpretation, and equipment-related quality checks.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 and hands-on experience with APQP/AS9145.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and continuous improvement tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Understanding of assembly processes, tooling, robotics, and inspection equipment.
• Experience with plating or paint processes is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on quality performance while contributing to a culture focused on innovation, precision, and continuous improvement.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Poel with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poel@gogpac.com #quality #qualityengineer #ISO9001 #AS9100 #aerospace #manufacturing #plating #painting #rootcauseanalysis #CMM #GD&T #manufactuing #medical #meddiivice #qualitycontrol #qualityassurance #apqp #AS9145 quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.