Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Job Description

• Coordinate and oversee daily product and document inspection activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot technical specifications and product non-conformance issues across designated phases of process validation.
• Identify current and potential non-conformance problems and proactively drive corrective actions.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis to determine effective corrective actions and validation procedures for quality issues.
• Collaborate with QA Inspection teams, quality representatives, sales management, and customers to resolve product in-service issues and complaints, following guidance from engineering leadership.
• Monitor and analyze processes, quality metrics, and non-conformance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and maintain a range of documentation, including technical reports, charts, and recommendations for process or quality improvements.
• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of product characteristics and requirements, performing dimensional evaluations and initiating technical evaluation tests as needed.
• Recommend and support changes to processes and quality engineering practices to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Approve and apply analytical and creative problem-solving methods while working collaboratively within a team of experienced quality engineers and commercial stakeholders.
• Interpret complex technical data and translate findings into clear technical reports and actionable recommendations.
• Lead or spearhead quality engineering process improvement and validation projects or cross-functional teams when requested.
• Respond to and attend customer, manufacturer, or supplier quality meetings to represent quality engineering interests and address quality concerns.
• Participate in regularly scheduled or impromptu department and company-sponsored meetings and training sessions.
• Travel domestically and globally as required to support quality engineering activities, customer interactions, and supplier engagements.

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field, or a technical degree with adequate experience in a quality engineering role to offset the degree requirement.
• 35 years of related experience in manufacturing and/or quality control, with at least 3 years specifically in a Quality Engineering role.
• Aerospace manufacturing background with strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes.
• In-depth understanding of AS9100 Quality Management Systems and their application in an aerospace environment.
• Hands‑on experience with quality documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Non‑Conformance Corrective Action Plans.
• Experience in supplier quality, including customer‑facing interactions and collaboration with external manufacturers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and quality assurance methodologies.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis, particularly related to aerospace products and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and their application in dimensional inspection.
• Familiarity with Gauge Reproducibility and Repeatability (GR&R) studies and external auditing techniques.
• Experience with 3D Model Based Definition tools, such as CATIA and Enovia DMU.
• Ability to interpret technical data, produce clear technical reports, and communicate complex information in a concise and actionable manner.
• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem‑solving skills with…