Quality Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Quality Engineer to join a growing aerospace manufacturing organization. This role has a defined succession plan and is ideal for a self-driven individual who is eager to take on increasing responsibility and demonstrate leadership potential. The selected candidate will work within a tailored development program and be mentored directly by senior quality leadership.

As a key member of the Business Unit Team, the Quality Engineer will be responsible for interpreting customer and internal quality requirements, ensuring compliance with quality systems, and supporting product realization from proposal through production.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in design reviews and review primary documents against customer and regulatory requirements

Define quality, inspection, and special gauge or tooling requirements

Serve as a member of the Change Review Board to assess and approve changes to primary documents

Review manufacturing planning to ensure appropriate inspection and test points are incorporated

Develop inspection plans for receiving, in-process, assembly, final, and test inspection

Design or modify acceptance gaging and approve new gage designs or modifications

Conduct hardware nonconformance investigations and corrective action follow-up

Act as Quality Department representative on the Material Review Board (MRB)

Perform and coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102

Write technical procedures and Acceptance Test Plans

Conduct internal quality system audits and support AS9100 and customer audits

Perform trend analysis on product issues and corrective actions

Review supplier purchase orders, supplier ratings, and corrective actions

Ensure proper flow-down of customer and regulatory requirements

Participate in Continuous Process Improvement initiatives

Support company and departmental training objectives and mentor junior Quality Engineers

Assume responsibility for customer quality issues on assigned product teams

Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field

Minimum of 3 years of aerospace industry experience in mechanical, electrical, or quality engineering

Prior experience in a leadership or mentorship capacity preferred

Internal or Lead Auditor training preferred

Skills & Qualifications

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal)

Solid understanding of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace inspection techniques

Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.)

Strong technical writing skills, including procedures and inspection documentation

Proficiency with MS Excel for data analysis, reporting, and trend analysis

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build strong team relationships

Leadership mindset with interest in long-term growth and advancement