Quality Engineer

Company: McFarlane Aviation

Position

Description:

Quality Engineer

Location: Baldwin City, KS

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager

Victor Sierra Aviation (VSA) — a Trans Digm Group company — is the parent of McFarlane Aviation, McFarlane Alaska, Tempest Aero Group®, AV8, and Aviation Products Systems. We acquire and build businesses that lead in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of exceptional aerospace products, with 450 employees across Kansas, North Carolina, Alaska, Washington, and Texas.

Based in Baldwin City, KS, McFarlane Aviation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of general aviation aircraft parts and accessories. We are committed to delivering high-quality, FAA-approved products and exceptional service to the aviation community.

As Quality Engineer, you’ll help make sure every part that leaves McFarlane Aviation meets the standards our customers and regulators expect. You’ll work hands-on across production, inspection, and our Quality Management System — digging into nonconformances to find true root cause, putting permanent fixes in place, and partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to prevent problems before they reach the customer.

• Quality Management System:
  Maintain and improve the QMS and Quality Assurance Manual procedures, and evaluate the system for gaps and corrective action

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure products and processes meet customer, contractual, and FAA-PMA regulatory requirements, and stay current on evolving regulations and standards
• Internal Audits:
  Conduct internal QMS audits and support FAA, registrar, and customer audits

• Inspection Planning:
  Create inspection plans, sampling plans, and quality control instructions for manufacturing, test, and inspection
• First Article Inspection:
  Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) and complete FAIRs to customer and regulatory requirements
• Technical Review:
  Evaluate drawings, specifications, designs, and procedures for quality and regulatory requirements
• Test & Inspection Methods:
  Translate drawings and specifications into practical inspection methods, and standardize inspection techniques using calibrated tools such as micrometers, height and pin gages, and CMM
• Leadership & Training:
  Lead and direct the work of others as needed, and train and coach inspectors and operators on inspection methods and quality requirements

• Investigations & MRB:
  Lead product failure investigations and take part in Material Review Board (MRB) decisions
• Root Cause & CAPA:
  Use structured root cause tools to find true root cause and drive corrective and preventive action to closure
• Audit Follow-Up:
  Review corrective actions and audit findings for adequacy and track recurring quality issues
• Customer Returns:
  Investigate customer complaints and returns, and drive containment and corrective action

• Supplier Performance:
  Develop strategies to improve internal and supplier quality performance
• Data & Metrics:
  Analyze quality data and build metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Process Controls:
  Support PFMEAs and control plans to prevent defects before they happen
• Cross-Functional Support:
  Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and customers to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, with working knowledge of GD&T
• Han…