Principal, Corporate Quality Engineer

Chromalloy

Tampa, FL
6 days ago

Full-time

Highlights

Support PMA COS activities—partnering with Airworthiness, Engineering, and Site Quality on field events, risk assessments, and lessons learned deployment. Deploy to sites facing capacity constraints, customer escalations, audits, or business-critical projects to stabilize performance and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Tampa, FL
Job Type	Full-time

Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

We are hiring a Principal Corporate Quality Engineer to advance our enterprise Quality Management System across a global network of manufacturing and repair sites. In this deployable, strategic role, you'll standardize quality processes, lead complex investigations, strengthen supplier quality, support PMA Continued Operational Safety (COS), and serve as our enterprise eQMS administrator and SME.

What You'll Do

Drive standardization and continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, and tools across manufacturing, repair, and PMA operations.
Deploy to sites facing capacity constraints, customer escalations, audits, or business-critical projects to stabilize performance and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Lead complex investigations and RCCA/CAPA using structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FTA, statistical methods); coach site teams on investigation discipline.
Support PMA COS activities—partnering with Airworthiness, Engineering, and Site Quality on field events, risk assessments, and lessons learned deployment.
Execute enterprise supplier quality strategy through audits, assessments, risk reviews, and corrective action closure.
Own eQMS implementation, configuration, governance, workflows, and network adoption.
Support internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Quality, or related).
8+ years in aerospace quality, manufacturing/repair station quality, quality systems, or supplier quality.
Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, FAA Part 145, and FAA Part 21 PMA.
Proven track record leading investigations, RCCA/CAPA, audits, and cross-site quality projects.
Ability to influence results across sites without direct authority.
Willingness to travel extensively up to 75% globally (must have active passport or the ability to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

PMA Continued Operational Safety (COS) program experience.
Enterprise eQMS deployment and administration experience.
Background across both aerospace manufacturing and repair/MRO.
ASQ CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or Lead Auditor certification.