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Senior Quality Engineer

Job in Edgewood, Harford County, Maryland, 21040, USA
Listing for: Smiths Detection
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering, Quality Control / Manager, QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, QA Specialist / Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 71360 - 160560 USD Yearly USD 71360.00 160560.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

  • Review of customer contracts, Statements of Work, Purchase Order quality clauses, drawings and specifications
  • Review and approval of quality requirements for Manufacturing Planning and Supplier Purchase Order
  • Participate in QMS process management
  • Drive improvement
  • Analyze data to develop metrics and trends
  • Assist with establishing root causes of failures and defects
  • Assist with completion of customer issued corrective actions as well as issuance and follow up of internal CARs
  • Use of technical drawings, specifications, manufacturing work instructions, inspection procedures, and configuration control of documents
  • Experience with Configuration Control Board (CCB), review of ECNs, drawings, source control specifications, test plans & reports
  • Good working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience with managing and performing audits, processes and practices associated with ISO 9001 Quality Management System
  • Investigation of non-conformances and continuous improvement techniques; e.g., RCCA, 8D, 5-Why, PFME
  • Effectively lead and manage the day-to-day performance and tasking of people by being a role model to others, monitoring progress on objectives and behaviors and coaching others for success
  • Making decisions independently related to quality issue
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
  • Significant experience in lieu of a degree considered

Required / Preferred

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred
  • Quality engineering experience in an ISO-9001 environment required
  • Experience in First Article Inspection (FAI) required
  • Experience working in a union environment preferred
Years of Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Salary and Benefits:
The compensation for this position ranges from $71,360 - $160,560/yr and will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics.

Note:

This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via TSA. Applicant must pass a federal background investigation. This is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By applying, you confirm understanding of drug testing as permitted by law.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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