Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

AS9100 APQP PPAP

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.

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Lapeer, Michigan

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CONTRACTOR

Updated 09/10/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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Quality Engineer

Aerospace Manufacturing

AS9100 APQP PPAP

On-site in Lapeer, MI

Target salary range: $80,000 - $110,000.00

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing, new product introduction (NPI), and production quality initiatives through the application of quality engineering principles and AS9100-compliant processes. This role supports APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, GD&T, corrective actions, supplier quality, customer quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and industry quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, revise, and maintain quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, quality alerts, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product development and production launches.
• Review contracts, engineering drawings, process routings, purchase orders, work instructions, and customer specifications to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Review customer contracts for customer-specific quality requirements and compliance.
• Maintain assigned workflow actions within the Plex ERP system.
• Define product characteristics requiring inspection and determine appropriate inspection methods, equipment, and measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to identify and validate critical product characteristics.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support new product qualification and production launch activities.

Prepare quality documentation including:

PPAP

First Article Inspection (FAI)

PFMEA/FMEA

Control Plans

Check Sheets

Quality Alerts

Sample submission packages

Coordinate and perform quality validation activities including:

First Article Inspections (FAI)

Gage R&R studies

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Lead and participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives involving customer, supplier, and internal manufacturing issues.

Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, A3 problem solving, poka-yoke, countermeasures, and error-proofing techniques.

Maintain knowledge of customer specifications, government requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and recommended process improvements to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Serve as a Material Review Board (MRB) member to disposition nonconforming material and verify effective rework controls.

Participate in internal quality audits, implement corrective actions, and identify process improvement opportunities.

Support and train quality inspectors while developing inspection work instructions.

Train production personnel on critical product characteristics and quality awareness.

Initiate and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Complete customer documentation, product certifications, Certificate of Conformance (CoC) packages, and required customer portal submissions.

Perform quality engineering activities associated with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs).

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Associate degree in Quality or Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Approximately five (5) years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing quality.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience using handheld inspection equipment and precision surface plate measurement devices.

Knowledge and practical application of:

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Gage R&R

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Experience supporting customer quality, supplier quality, and manufacturing quality activities.

Working knowledge of AS9100 and

ISO 14001

quality systems.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Plex experience preferred).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and quality data.

Ability to work safely while following environmental, safety, security, and PPE requirements.

Must successfully complete background screening, employment verification, reference checks, and controlled substance testing.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

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"We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."

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