The Quality Engineer works collaboratively with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for investigating quality issues, developing corrective actions, evaluating manufacturing processes, and supporting the effectiveness of the AS9100 Quality Management System. The role also requires the ability to interpret applicable regulatory and industry requirements and translate them into practical, compliant company procedures. Key Responsibilities Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance Maintain and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System, ensuring effective implementation and documentation. Interpret applicable FAA regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements to identify compliance obligations and procedural needs. Evaluate existing processes, identify compliance gaps, and develop or recommend practical policies, procedures, and work instructions. Conduct internal and process audits, support external audits, and evaluate objective evidence of compliance. Manufacturing & Product Quality Evaluate manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements to ensure product conformity. Investigate manufacturing defects, inspection discrepancies, and process issues to identify and implement improvements. Provide technical guidance to manufacturing and inspection personnel, including support for inspection methods and acceptance criteria. Evaluate and document nonconforming material, recommend dispositions, and coordinate actions with authorized personnel. Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement Lead assigned root-cause investigations and corrective actions using appropriate problem-solving methodologies. Verify corrective action effectiveness and identify opportunities to prevent recurring nonconformances. Analyze quality data, scrap, rework, and process performance to recommend and implement improvements. Supplier Quality Evaluate supplier quality issues, documentation, and performance trends. Coordinate supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and support supplier audits and qualification activities as needed. Documentation & Reporting Develop and maintain accurate quality records, inspection procedures, work instructions, and related documentation. Prepare quality reports, analyze performance metrics, and communicate findings and recommendations to management. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Minimum 3 years of relevant quality engineering or aerospace manufacturing quality experience. Demonstrated proficiency with

AS9100/ISO 9001

quality management systems. Experience with nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, technical specifications, and inspection requirements. Working knowledge of measurement methods, inspection techniques, and manufacturing quality controls. Ability to evaluate technical or regulatory requirements and translate them into effective operational procedures. Strong analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Aerospace manufacturing or FAA Part 145 repair station experience. Familiarity with 14 CFR Parts 43 and 145, AS9102 First Article Inspection, and applicable customer quality requirements. AS9100 internal auditor training or experience. Experience with 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, SPC, or Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Familiarity with supplier quality, calibration systems, and ERP/QMS software.

Pay:

$81,600.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person