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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 49512Full-time$86k–$126k2026-08-27 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Independent quality authority for complex software, systems, and embedded product development programs, providing technical leadership, audit oversight, compliance governance, and risk management support.

Role type

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Systems/Software)

Builds

Compliance with corporate quality requirements, program management systems, customer expectations, and industry regulations

Domain

Industrial controls, electrical systems, embedded software, aerospace

Required skills

Engineering Quality Assurance, Software Quality, Systems Engineering, Product Development, Internal Audits, Regulatory Audits, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Measures, Continuous Improvement, Compliance Assessment, Process Mentorship

Preferred skills

Safety-critical product development, High-integrity environments, Regulated product development, Lead Auditor certification, Global engineering organization support, Aerospace/Industrial controls experience

Technologies

ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, DO-178C, IEC 61508

Responsibilities

Lead quality assurance activities across multiple product development programs, Execute project quality assurance activities, Perform independent assessments of engineering processes and deliverables, Review requirements, architecture, design, verification, validation, and release readiness evidence, Lead internal audits and support customer/regulatory audits, Provide independent quality recommendations and escalate critical risks, Drive containment and corrective/preventive measures, Develop and review quality metrics and dashboards, Mentor engineers and project teams on quality best practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight