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Job Description
Manufacturing Quality Engineer/Sr Quality Engineer Made In America Mfg Del Valle, TX Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $130,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Quality assurance within aerospace industry Customer communication Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) ISO standards ERP systems GD&T Quality control within aerospace industry Quality engineering Quality audits
PPAP AS9100
Full Job Description The level of this role will depend on the candidates qualifications and experience. It will either be a Quality Engineer or a Sr Quality Engineer. Job Overview The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all customer submission activities, including Contract Review, PPAPs, FAIs, and related quality documentation to ensure full compliance with customer, regulatory, and International Standards including but not limited to
ISO 9001, ISO 17025, AS9100
requirements. This role acts as the primary liaison between internal teams and customer quality representatives, coordinating documentation, validation, and approvals for new product introductions and engineering changes. The Senior Quality Engineer provides technical expertise in process validation, control methods, and root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement and ensuring all quality submissions are complete, accurate, and timely. Duties Customer Submissions & Documentation Lead customer contract review and owners of New Product Introduction process Lead and manage all PPAP, FAI, and customer submission documentation, including control plans, process flow diagrams, and PFMEAs. Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to gather, validate, and organize all required data and certifications. Ensure dimensional results, material certs, special process certs, and inspection data are accurate, complete, and properly formatted prior to submission. Maintain records of customer approvals, revision histories, and resubmissions, ensuring full traceability and alignment with the QMS. Interface directly with customer quality and engineering teams during submission reviews, addressing feedback, clarifications, and corrective actions promptly. Process Control & Validation Support Manufacturing Engineering in developing and maintaining process control methods to ensure repeatability and compliance with approved PPAP conditions. Verify that control plans and inspection methods align with manufacturing and quality requirements. Collaborate with production teams to validate process capability, establish quality checkpoints, and ensure adherence to control standards. Update control plans, inspection sheets, and documentation when engineering or process changes occur. Validate Drawings, version, technical specifications and customer specific product requirements for Contract Review. Internal Quality System Support Support the Quality Manager in maintaining compliance with AS9100 and internal quality system requirements. Participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits, providing objective evidence and technical documentation. Ensure all submission and validation processes are performed per QMS procedures and customer-specific standards. Contribute to document control and record retention activities to maintain submission integrity and traceability. Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement Analyze rejection and return data (RMA/NCR) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Lead or participate in root cause analysis sessions (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for customer and internal quality issues. Provide feedback to Engineering and Operations for continuous improvement in manufacturability and quality control. Identify trends in quality performance data and recommend proactive improvements to reduce defects and rework. Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration Work closely with Engineering to interpret drawings, validate revisions, and confirm special process requirements. Collaborate with Planning and Production to ensure production readiness for new product releases and process changes. Communicate directly with customers regarding submission progress, clarifications, and improvement actions. Represent the company professionally in customer audits, technical reviews, and quality meetings. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or combination of education and experience in related technical field. 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, automotive, precision machining or other highly technical environments. Deep knowledge of
AS9100, ISO
9001, ITAR, and related quality management standards. Hands-on experience preparing and submitting PPAP and FAI documentation packages. Proficient with quality tools and methodologies (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5-Why). Strong working knowledge of GD&T and the ability to interpret complex technical drawings. Experience with ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred) and quality management software. Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface directly with customers and auditors. Lean Six Sigma green belt, black belt preferred.
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Experience:
quality engineering: 3 years (Required) AS9100: 3 years (Required)
ITAR:
3 years (Required)
PPAP:
3 years (Required)
GD&T:
3 years (Required) ERP systems: 3 years (Required)
