Senior Quality Engineer

Saab, Inc., a leader in defense and security, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Quality Engineer to establish and lead a world-class Quality function at their West Lafayette, IN facility. This role is crucial in a high-urgency production environment focused on manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing robust quality management systems, driving corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Responsibilities include implementing Quality Management System principles, responding to production line needs via Andon calls, processing non-conformances, leading corrective action teams (including 8Ds), serving as a liaison with entities like DCMA, integrating quality policy into processes, monitoring assembly cycles, performing risk analysis and mitigation, participating in Material Review Boards, conducting internal audits, coordinating with external auditors, and training new team members. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape quality processes in a critical aerospace manufacturing operation, fostering a people-first culture aligned with Saab's core values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.