Senior Quality Engineer

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and manufacturing processes meet established standards and customer requirements. This role works collaboratively with cross-functional teams—including production, engineering, and supply chain—to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions that support operational excellence. The Senior Quality Engineer analyzes production and quality data to identify trends, and lead efforts for prioritizing FPY initiatives. Using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies, this position investigates quality issues, develops corrective and preventive actions, and supports the implementation of sustainable process improvements. The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for managing control of nonconforming material, RCA/CAPA, and calibration processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Nonconforming Material - Champion the MRB/SIR process with Quality Manager

• Analyze trends in nonconforming material to prioritize FPY improvement initiatives

• Manage gauge control program (calibrated gauges) and develop gauging best practices, and inspection requirements

• Lead root cause analysis, CAPA activity for internal and external findings

• Manage customer escapes and corrective action requests

• Prepare reports such as VIRS, VPARS, LOAs, and customer RCCA responses

• Drive continuous improvement through utilization of CIRCOR Operating System (COS) tools

• Mentor Quality Engineers and inspectors, answer questions regarding requirements

• Develop, create, edit and implement special process and quality system procedures

• Assist with external 3rd party and customer audits

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Interpret ASTM, Military, DFARS and FAR specifications, drawings, including knowledge of GD&T
• Working experience with writing quality procedures
• Problem Solving: Solves problems using systematic analysis processes and industry-standard methodologies
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications
• Quality Process Management: Applies quality tools and methods (e.g., APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Capability studies, Process Audit, inspection, test)
• Measurement Science: Analyzes measurement processes throughout the traceability chain to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty
• Experience with standards such as AS9100, ISO14001, ISO9001
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines, be detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to collaborate across business functions to achieve results

 Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or a technical field required or relevant combination of education and direct experience
• Requires 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, including audit, in-depth understanding of quality concepts and principles
• ASQ certification (or equivalent) greatly preferred

Other

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Why Work at Circor

Employee Ownership Program

As part of CIRCOR’s acquisition by KKR, you’re not just an employee – you are an owner.  All employees are owners of the company and everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  Our ownership culture fosters a sense of pride and accountability, driving innovation and excellence across all levels of the company. 

Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees, demonstrating how broad-based engagement and alignment can create business value while driving greater financial inclusion.

Other Benefits Include:

• Paid time off policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance available first day
• Company Paid life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

COMPANY BACKGROUND
CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.

In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”). The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership can be found at the end of this document.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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