Engineer, Quality

AAR Corp

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer reviews and addresses supplier performance and supports continual improvement through internal audits, improvement events, and corrective actions. The role ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and quality standards. It requires working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100/9110/9120, FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 65, and 145, EASA requirements, and U.S. Department of Defense regulations, including FARs, DLADs, and DFARs. The Quality Engineer monitors supplier performance, supports product inspections and conformity activities, investigates quality escapes and safety issues, and contributes to quality and safety system documentation. The position participates in internal, third-party, and customer audits. The work is performed in an office setting, with regular movement around the facility. Applicants must have U.S. person status.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university, or eight years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five years of quality assurance experience or equivalent in aerospace manufacturing and/or maintenance operations.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100/9110/9120, FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 65, and 145, EASA, and U.S. Department of Defense regulations such as FARs, DLADs, and DFARs.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing under stress.
Must have U.S. person status.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility regularly.
Ability to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Nice To Haves

FAA Inspection Authorization certification.
FAA Designee certification.
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.

Responsibilities

Measure and monitor supplier performance by maintaining accurate data in the Non Conformance Reporting (NCR) system and ensuring Product Conformity and On-Time Delivery systems track, report, and maintain supplier performance, including supplier development and improvement actions.
Create PowerPoint presentations and hold meetings related to supplier performance.
Issue, maintain, and follow up on internal and supplier Corrective Action Requests.
Validate product conformity to approved engineering drawings.
Coordinate with suppliers’ Quality departments to disposition nonconforming product.
Apply knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102 and surplus parts traceability requirements.
Support receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities and/or personnel to maintain product quality.
Provide investigations and root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for quality escapes, aircraft damage events, and safety issues for business units, as required.
Assist business unit quality system managers in constructing, writing, and revising quality- and safety-system documents to support business needs, including ISO, AS, and FAA requirements.
Participate in the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal audits.
Participate in the execution and follow-up of third-party and customer audits.
Perform other duties as assigned.