Quality Engineer

DRT is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join our growing aerospace manufacturing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career engineer or quality professional who wants to develop expertise in aerospace manufacturing, quality systems, process validation, and continuous improvement. Relocation:
No relocation package or relocation assistance is offered for this position. Candidates must be able to work from the local area and commute to the designated work location as required.

• Work on components that support critical aerospace applications
• Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and process validation
• Learn from experienced aerospace professionals and industry experts
• Build skills in FAIR, PPAP, AS9100, root cause analysis, SPC, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy opportunities for long‑term career growth and advancement
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Support qualification and validation of aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Lead and coordinate AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), PPAP submissions, and process validation activities.
• Develop and improve quality plans that align customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
• Create and maintain in-process and final inspection documentation.
• Conduct Gage R&R, MSA, and correlation studies to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and customer quality requirements.

• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and help resolve nonconforming material issues.
• Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Analyze quality and process performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Inspection teams to resolve quality concerns and improve process capability.

• Help maintain compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain quality documentation, traceability records, inspection reports, and KPI metrics.

• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Utilize SPC and data analysis tools to improve process performance.
• Drive improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and variation while increasing efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, quality, engineering, or related technical experience.
• Experience supporting AS9102 FAIR, PPAP, and process validation activities.
• Experience with First Piece, In-Process, and Final Inspection activities.
• Experience participating in RCCA investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

• Aerospace or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• DQR and/or LCS (CLCSR) certification.
• Internal Quality Management System auditing experience.
• Experience with VBA or Python.
• Familiarity with Hexagon PC-DMIS, Mitutoyo systems, and GOM software.
• Exposure to supplier quality and supplier audits.
• CQE, Lean Manufacturing, or additional quality certifications.
• Experience supporting OEM, Tier 1 aerospace suppliers, or FAA-regulated environments.