Quality Assurance Engineer – Aerospace & Defense Systems (Process & Audit)

Impact Solutions•Brownsville, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer owns the quality function at a small, established, veteran-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer. The role is central to delivering reliable aircraft lighting for demanding military and aerospace environments, and spans quality-system compliance, manufacturing inspection, process development, and continuous improvement. The engineer works closely with engineering and production leadership, participates in weekly leadership meetings, and reports directly to the President. The company describes its culture as lean and direct, with minimal travel and a stable, mission-driven environment. The position is based on-site in the Brownsville, Wisconsin area and follows a standard first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday. The company offers a salary of up to $80,000 per year based on experience, along with health and dental benefits and 401(k) retirement options.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a dedicated quality role supporting manufacturing and engineering teams.
Understanding of AS9100D, ISO 9001, or automotive IATF 16949 quality-system frameworks, auditing practices, and corrective-action workflows.
Ability to produce clear, detailed quality documentation, audit summaries, and technical reports.
Ability to independently drive quality projects to completion without micromanagement while maintaining a customer-focused attitude.
Reside within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Brownsville, Wisconsin area.
Full U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in aerospace, defense, military manufacturing, or high-precision automotive or electronics environments.
Certified Internal Auditor credential, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential, or formal coursework in a quality discipline.
Experience working across quality, manufacturing, and engineering in a lean manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain, audit, and optimize quality policies and procedures in compliance with AS9100D and ISO 9001.
Conduct regular manufacturing-floor inspections, process sampling, and audits to verify product compliance and prevent defects before final assembly.
Identify defect trends, lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA), and implement process changes to improve first-pass yield.
Work with engineering and production leaders to align quality goals with production schedules, including participation in weekly leadership meetings.
Ensure manufacturing procedures comply with applicable health and safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
Prepare quality reports, customer inspection records, audit findings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).