Sr. Production Quality Engineer

Syracuse , United States

TLDR

Ensure quality performance on assigned programs by leading cross-functional teams to enhance yield, reduce risks, and improve manufacturing outcomes.

SRCTec, LLC is currently seeking a Sr. Production Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for ensuring quality performance across assigned programs by partnering with cross‑functional teams to meet customer expectations. The position supports proactive risk mitigation and nonconformance management while serving as a key quality presence on the manufacturing floor. Responsibilities include supporting product selloff, customer audits, and qualification activities, as well as driving continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce risk, and strengthen overall manufacturing performance.
 
What You’ll Do 
Customer Focus & External Interface
  • Serve as a primary quality interface for customers during product selloff, inspections, and audits
  • Support customer-facing quality activities, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare documentation and evidence packages for customer reviews and acceptance activities
  • Represent quality interests during customer communications and drive timely resolution of customer concerns
  • Participate in internal and customer audits, supporting corrective action development and closure
Nonconforming Product Support
  • Facilitate and be quality representative supporting the review, investigation, and disposition of nonconforming material through MRB processes in accordance with quality system requirements
  • Coordinate cross-functional evaluation of defects to determine root cause, containment, and corrective action
  • Ensure accurate documentation and traceability of nonconforming product decisions
  • Support rework, repair, and concession activities while maintaining compliance with customer and contractual requirements
  • Monitor trends in nonconformances to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities
Product & Process Lifecycle Management
  • Support product transition, Low-Rate Initial Production and Full-Rate Production through structured workplan development and execution
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure process readiness, risk mitigation, and production stability
  • Maintain controlled documentation and process monitoring strategies to reduce scrap, rework, and escapes
  • Evaluate and support engineering changes in alignment with configuration management requirements
  • Contribute to qualification, validation, and first article activities to ensure repeatable manufacturing performance
Continuous Improvement
  • Drive data-based continuous improvement initiatives within assigned manufacturing areas
  • Analyze quality metrics to identify recurring issues, process variation, and yield improvement opportunities
  • Lead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions
  • Promote best practices in workmanship, inspection discipline, and process control
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen quality culture and operational effectiveness
 
What You’ll Bring 
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Electronics, or a related technical field
Experience
  • 4+ years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Technical Skills
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or comparable quality management systems (ISO9001)
  • Experience supporting product and process qualification and validation activities
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, work instructions, and specifications
  • Familiarity with configuration control and change management processes
  • Strong computer skills, including quality systems and data analysis tools
Professional Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a high‑reliability environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to drive effective root‑cause investigations
  • Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands in a dynamic production setting
  • Clear and concise communication skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  • Collaborative, team‑focused mindset with strong cross‑functional engagement and influence skills
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate diverse personalities, build trust, and foster productive team dynamics
Ways to Stand Out
  • IPC certifications related to circuit card assembly or inspection (600, 610, 620)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Audit support experience (customer, third-party, or internal audits)
  • Proficiency with SPC, statistical analysis, and quality data tools
  • Experience with cables, circuit cards, or mechanical assemblies a plus
  • Active government security clearance 
What Sets Us Apart?
SRCTec, LLC is a manufacturing and life cycle management company specializing in the cost-effective production of high-quality, high-reliability, advanced military electro-mechanical products. SRCTec is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc.
SRC is a not-for-profit research and development company that combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $95,000 to $115,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.   

Benefits

Health Insurance

comprehensive benefits package

Learning Budget

100 percent tuition support

Employer retirement contribution

10 percent employer contribution toward retirement

Paid Time Off

four or more weeks of paid time off to start

SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit research and development company that harnesses the power of information, science, and technology to tackle complex challenges in defense, environment, and intelligence. We focus on delivering innovative solutions that address 'impossible' problems, supported by a talented team of engineers and scientists dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

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$95,000 – $115,000 per year
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