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Senior Quality Engineer - Black Mountain, NC
 Kearfott Corporation | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, North Carolina, Black Mountain | |
| 2858 US Highway 70 West (Show on map) | |
 Aug 12, 2025 | |
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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.
Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com Position Description: This position is responsible for performing professional-level quality engineering duties involving varied levels of complexity across motion system devices and components (e.g., sensors, actuators, motors, gearheads, electronics). The Senior Quality Engineer applies Quality Assurance principles and technical expertise to support product and process integrity across cross-functional teams. Essential Functions: TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and maintain technical documentation (inspection and test instructions, work instructions). * Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, customer requirements and regulatory guidelines. * Evaluate and resolve quality issues related to parts, assemblies, and systems. * Review non-conforming hardware and make decisions as required (including MRB tasks). CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION * Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, operations, and supply chain to drive quality improvements and resolve issues. * Serve as the quality point of contact for customer issues, ensuring timely responses and sustainable corrective actions. * Conduct internal audits and support external audits to assure conformance to requirements. ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS and CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT * Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving efforts utilizing tools such as 8D, 5-Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc. * Conduct data-driven analysis to identify trends and implement process improvements. * Assist in the implementation and utilization of automated inspection equipment. LEADERSHIP and SUPPORT * Mentor Junior Engineers and Technicians in quality tools and initiatives. * Prepare and present quality reports, charts, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite. * Perform additional tasks assigned by management to support quality objectives. Critical Competencies * Expertise in root cause analysis and problem solving. * Skilled in statistical analysis (e.g. MSA, Pareto, Control Charts, Six Sigma). * Strong working knowledge of Aerospace manufacturing and special processes. * Proficient in interpreting drawings, specifications, GD&T, and process documentation (FAIRs, control plans, etc.). * Highly adaptable to shifting priorities and regulatory/customer demands. Required Experience * Bachelor's Degree, Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience. * 5 or more years' experience in aerospace, automotive, or medical device manufacturing strongly preferred. * AS9100 Quality System knowledge strongly preferred. * Must be eligible for U.S. government programs and/or security clearance. * Must be a U.S. Citizen. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |