Quality Engineer, Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace Services • Tallassee, AL

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About The Position

Join a team that's building the future of flight! Advance your career as a Quality Engineer in the aerospace manufacturing industry. In this role, you'll build on your existing manufacturing quality experience by taking greater ownership of quality systems, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives for complex aerostructures and sub-assemblies. If you're ready to make a real impact in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or 6+ years of quality engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective/preventive action planning.
• Experience using inspection equipment and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerostructures manufacturing (metallics and/or composites).
• Working knowledge of Lean tools and techniques (e.g., A3, PFMEA, Fishbone diagrams).
• Familiarity with AS9145 or equivalent APQP processes.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory (e.g., FAA), and third-party standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to support operational excellence.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits to verify adherence to quality standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage records retention in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Perform supplier audits and assessments; collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Apply root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA) to reduce non-conformances.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Program Quality Plans in alignment with project and customer requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams-including engineering, supply chain, and production-to support quality initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) through proactive quality planning and risk mitigation.
• Perform additional quality-related duties as assigned to support team and business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees