Bachelor's Degree and minimum 15 years of prior quality experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related quality experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related quality experience
10+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, technical quality, or related roles within aerospace, defense, propulsion, or high-reliability manufacturing industries
10+ years of hands-on expertise in quality engineering disciplines such as design assurance, process validation, SPC, GD&T;, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, root cause analysis (8D/5-Why), and statistical methods
8+ years of leadership experience managing quality engineering teams, including multi-site or distributed organizations in complex defense/aerospace environments
5+ years of experience leading quality engineering for manufacturing ramp-ups, process improvements, new product introductions, or high-reliability programs in regulated industries
3+ years demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or leading adoption of AI/ML tools, applications, or data-driven solutions in quality, manufacturing, inspection, or engineering contexts (e.g., predictive analytics, computer vision for defect detection, automated process monitoring, or AI-augmented root cause analysis)
Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

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