Quality Operations Specialist

Job Title

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Work Mode:
Onsite

Develop, build, and revise First Article Inspection (FAI) plans and Quality Inspection Instructions (QIIs) for complex composite and machined metal parts, including rotor system components

Serve as a member of the Planning Review Board for Quality, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and quality standards

Ensure compliance with configuration management through audits, evaluations, and tracking processes

Interface with internal stakeholders, end users, customers, and subcontractors to resolve quality and planning-related issues

Support new aircraft development programs, legacy product support, and advanced quality technology implementation initiatives

Interpret engineering drawings, technical data, and 3D models to support advanced quality planning activities

Identify and define inspection points within manufacturing routing and planning documentation

Ensure adherence to AS9100 and AS9102 standards in FAI planning and execution

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or aviation manufacturing planning

Aerospace industry experience preferred; other manufacturing industries will be considered

Strong experience with GD&T applied to machined and composite parts

Solid understanding of AS9100 / AS9102 standards and First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements

Experience creating Quality Inspection Instructions (QIIs) and integrating inspection points into manufacturing planning routes

Ability to extract and interpret complex engineering models using Catia V6 / 3DX

Experience working with MES systems such as CAMS, SAP ECC, and SAP PEO

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment