Sr. Quality Engineer - Aerospace/Metals - West Chester, PA

My client is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support a highly specialized, defense‑focused manufacturing operation by managing quality systems, interpreting complex specifications, and overseeing NDT, materials, and compliance activities. This role offers hands‑on involvement across the full production lifecycle and close partnership with leadership within a small, high‑impact environment.

Client Details

My client is a long‑standing leader in high‑precision metal manufacturing, supplying critical components to defense, naval, aerospace, and industrial markets. They operate with an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement across their modern production facilities. With a strong reputation for engineering expertise and customer satisfaction, they offer long‑term stability and meaningful career growth for technical professionals.

Description

Key responsibilites for the Senior Quality Engineer are:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and improvement of ISO 9001 and NADCAP quality management systems.
• Interpret and implement Electric Boat, NAVSEA, MIL, AMS, ASTM, and ASME specifications to ensure full compliance across operations.
• Oversee nondestructive testing (NDT) procedures, material certification reviews, and metallurgical specification adherence.
• Review and approve heat treatment, pyrometry (AMS 2750E) documentation, and temperature uniformity surveys.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer-facing quality resolution through NCMRs and continuous improvement programs.
• Provide cross-functional technical support in forging, CNC machining, manual machining, audits, and quality documentation reviews.

Profile

A successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment-metals, forging, aerospace, or defense preferred.
• Proven background with ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, or naval quality requirements.
• Strong knowledge of NDT methods, metallurgy, heat treatment, and military/aerospace specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T, machining drawings, and mill test reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and quality management software platforms.
• Quality auditing experience and relevant certifications (Internal or Lead Auditor, NDT Level II preferred).

Job Offer

On Offer for the Senior Quality Engineer is:

• Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level quality engineering roles.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs.
• Opportunities to lead major quality initiatives with high visibility to leadership.
• A stable, well-established company with strong defense and industrial partnerships.
• Hands-on exposure to advanced forging, machining, metallurgy, NDT, and heat-treatment technologies.
• A supportive, quality-driven environment that invests in training, professional development, and continuous improvement.

If you're a detail‑driven Senior Quality Engineer looking to make a major impact in a growing, high‑performance manufacturing environment, apply today to be considered.

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