Quality Engineer - Aerospace Programs

Supporting a Leading Aerospace Company

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Quality Engineer to support programs executed in partnership with a leading aerospace company. This role is responsible for ensuring that all contractual, regulatory, and customer‑driven quality requirements are fully defined, communicated, and adhered to throughout every stage of the product lifecycle. As a Quality Engineer, you will serve as a key technical contributor in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, working closely with engineering, production, supply chain, sales, and customer teams to ensure product integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining robust quality controls across receiving, in‑process, and final inspection activities, while also ensuring that internal processes and workflows align with customer expectations, aerospace standards, and quality management system requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating and executing root‑cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions, managing documentation, and supporting the growth of a culture that prioritizes quality, precision, and transparency.

Collaboration is essential to success in this role. You will partner daily with internal stakeholders across multiple departments and function as a direct point of contact for customer quality representatives. You will help translate customer expectations into practical, effective quality processes and maintain active communication channels to facilitate problem resolution, documentation updates, and quality‑related improvements. In addition to internal collaboration, you will also interact with suppliers to address issues involving purchased materials, ensuring that nonconforming components are identified, contained, corrected, and prevented from reoccurring.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong engineering background, excellent analytical skills, and demonstrated experience working within a manufacturing environment that demands precision, discipline, and compliance with strict standards. Knowledge of quality engineering tools, manufacturing processes, and documentation practices is essential. Familiarity with aerospace‑specific standards such as AS9100 and AS9102 is strongly preferred. This role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities, respond quickly to changing needs, and maintain clear and accurate records.

This Quality Engineer role is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys solving complex problems, working cross‑functionally, and contributing to the manufacturing of products used in aerospace applications. You will play a direct role in supporting mission‑critical systems, maintaining customer confidence, and promoting operational excellence across the organization. If you are eager to bring your engineering expertise to a high‑impact environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Requirement Definition and Communication

• Ensure all contractual, regulatory, and customer‑specific quality requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated across assigned aerospace programs.
• Review customer specifications, engineering drawings, purchase orders, and industry standards to develop appropriate quality plans and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure that internal stakeholders understand scope, compliance obligations, and program expectations.

Quality Control Across the Product Lifecycle

• Support the organization in maintaining strict control of receiving, in‑process, and final product quality.
• Develop, refine, and oversee inspection methods, sampling plans, and verification and validation activities.
• Work with production teams to ensure that manufacturing processes are executed in accordance with established quality procedures and standards.

Process Improvement and Efficiency

• Recommend more efficient, accurate, and quality‑oriented processes that enhance overall performance and reduce defects.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, documentation, material flow, and process capability.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean concepts, and data‑driven enhancements.

Customer Interface and Issue Resolution

• Serve as a primary quality representative to the leading aerospace company you support.
• Address customer quality concerns promptly, ensuring clear communication, root‑cause analysis, corrective action documentation, and follow‑up.
• Maintain professional, proactive communication that strengthens customer trust and alignment.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with sales, purchasing, production, quoting, and contract management to establish quality procedures that meet customer expectations.
• Participate in new program kickoffs to ensure alignment on requirements, timelines, and quality deliverables.
• Support contract review processes by validating feasibility of quality requirements and assessing potential risks.

Supplier Quality

• Interface with suppliers to address issues involving materials, components, and purchased parts.
• Support supplier containment, corrective action, and verification activities.
• Assist in evaluating supplier capabilities and identifying improvement opportunities.

Root‑Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Actions

• Provide hands‑on support to manufacturing teams to investigate defects and nonconformances.
• Use systematic problem‑solving tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone diagrams, fault‑tree analysis, and 8D processes.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions that address underlying causes and prevent recurrence.
• Verify and validate effectiveness of corrective actions through follow‑up audits, data review, and trend analysis.

Quality Management System Support

• Assist in defining, monitoring, and improving the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support internal audits, document updates, procedural reviews, and compliance verification.
• Promote a culture that values discipline, accuracy, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Compliance, Monitoring, and Recordkeeping

• Assist in monitoring personnel and processes to ensure compliance with company guidelines, policies, procedures, and aerospace standards.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit‑ready quality records, including inspection data, nonconformance reports, corrective actions, and training documentation.
• Support audit preparation and respond to findings as needed.

Hazardous Waste and Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in the work area.
• Follow all safety guidelines and environmental regulations associated with hazardous materials.

Additional Duties

• Perform other assignments as required to support program objectives, production demands, or quality initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Industrial Engineering (BSIE), Quality Engineering Technology (BSQET), or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience maintaining production and inventory control standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, work measurement, and work standards.
• Strong capability in technical writing, documentation control, and communicating detailed information with high accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.
• Demonstrated analytical expertise, including planning, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project), email systems, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated experience interacting with customers in a technical setting.
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict management, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Ability to multitask effectively and adapt within a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in the electronics or printed circuit board (PCB) industry.
• Prior experience working within ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environments.
• Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.