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Senior Quality Project Engineer

Belcan • New Orleans, LA • 11h ago

Job Number: 361259

Category: -MFG & Supply Chain SBU

Description: Job Title: Senior Quality Project Engineer

Location: New Orleans, LA 70129

Area Code: 504

Pay Rate: $55.00-65.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Employment Type: Direct, Full Benefits

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Summary:

Belcan is seeking a expert level Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and process improvement efforts within a complex aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This hands-on role will drive performance improvement initiatives across production, supplier quality, and cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) metrics using lean and data-driven methodologies.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, quality engineering experience, and the leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams toward sustainable improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead root cause investigations for production and quality issues using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), Pareto, etc.

Drive corrective action planning and implementation, working across engineering, production, and quality teams

Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality escapes, reduce turnbacks, and improve delivery performance

Monitor and analyze COPQ data, scrap/rework trends, and audit results to identify and prioritize high-impact issues

Support and lead continuous improvement projects aligned with lean, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction goals

Document and track corrective action effectiveness over time to ensure sustained results

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

10 or more years of experience in aerospace & defense quality & manufacturing environments

Strong background in manufacturing quality, non-conformance management, and process improvement

Demonstrated success leading RCCA initiatives with measurable impact

Skilled in lean tools and industrial engineering methodologies

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with OEM-level aerospace production processes

Industry certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Industrial Engineering

Experience working with or coordinating across supplier quality functions

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $55.00-65.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Build a challenging and rewarding career with an industry leader!

Location: New Orleans , LA

Minimum Experience (yrs): 10+

Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...)

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