Lead Bonding Quality Engineer

ST Engineering North America

Lead Bonding Quality Engineer managing quality for aerospace production and compliance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,200 - $127,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Apollo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages all Quality functions of assigned program(s) or area(s) with some guidance
Acts as the Point of Contact for their program to inspectors
Has a general understanding of AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements
Eliminates process variation and product defects through creative solutions
Works Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D, etc.)
Processes all Nonconformance Items and Workflows in a timely manner
Takes on training opportunities as they arise
Solicits weekly prioritization of tasks and deliverables that align with business objectives
Mostly takes direction from cross-functional team members/leaders to execute support actions for the cross-functional team
Provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise (product/process capability) as required
Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control
Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel
Support the manufacturing groups to design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection
Must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality leadership role
Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate science, engineering, and/or engineering technology field is preferred
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of Manufacturing or Production Quality Experience
Aerospace manufacturing experience
Quality experience, including knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100
Positive attitude and leadership characteristics
Can work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
Able to work both individually and as part of a team
Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools
Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, and education levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
Immediate 401k vesting!!!
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Root Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionStatistical Process ControlProcess ImprovementLean ManufacturingAS9100NADCAPPFMEADMAIC8D

Soft Skills

LeadershipPositive AttitudeMultitaskingTeamworkCommunication