Quality Engineer III

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Full Time Staff - Indiv Contr Commerce, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $87,000.00 To $ Annually

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people. We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

We value competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

The Quality Engineer III will lead, implement, and continuously improve quality control systems to ensure standards are established, achieved, and maintained across the organization. This role serves as the primary quality interface with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, ensuring compliance with Company, Industry, and Customer standards. The Quality Engineer III will drive corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring and guiding the broader quality team.

• Oversees corrective action activities (internal, customer, supplier), leads Corrective Action Board meetings, prepares QLR reporting, and serves as a central quality point across regions
• Maintains and improves work instructions and operating procedures, develops Technical Inspection Plans, and creates guided training videos to ensure compliance and operational consistency
• Lead internal, registrar, and customer audits, including audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up
• Manage calibration programs, PFMEA backlog, and upkeep, ensuring processes remain current and effective
• Support sites during transition into FDH Aero QMS (FW, China), providing guidance and ensuring operational compliance
• Serve as a subject matter expert in quality methodologies including Voice of Customer (VOC), Measurement Systems Assessment (MSA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Cause & Effect (C&E), and Control Parameter Management (CPM)
• Establish clear criteria to measure supplier performance; recommend and implement corrective actions, audits, or recognition programs
• Facilitate resolution of supplier and customer quality issues, leading root cause analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior quality engineers and cross-functional team members to drive knowledge sharing and consistent application of quality standards.
• Communicate quality performance metrics and improvement initiatives to leadership and stakeholders
• Regularly report on internal and external quality performance, including First Time Quality metrics, defect rates, and process improvements
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement initiatives across sites, focusing on operational excellence, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service by investigating and resolving customer issues and…