Quality Engineer

Superior Air Parts•Coppell, TX

About The Position

Superior Air Parts is seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Engineer to support supplier quality, product inspection, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within its FAA-regulated aircraft-engine parts business. The Quality Engineer monitors and resolves quality-performance issues, coordinates supplier corrective actions, and helps ensure internal processes and externally supplied products meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. The role works closely with suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality leadership, and regulatory authorities. The position includes incoming, first-piece, and final inspections; review of AS9102 First Article Inspection reports; supplier corrective-action management; supplier audits; quality-performance monitoring; risk reduction; and continuous-improvement work. The Quality Engineer also serves as a liaison with the FAA and other applicable regulatory authorities, provides quality guidance and mentoring, and coordinates day-to-day Quality operations while supporting Quality personnel in the Director's absence. Travel to supplier or business locations may be required, up to 20%. Superior Air Parts has supported the general aviation piston-engine market since 1967 and offers more than 2,000 FAA-approved replacement parts for Lycoming and Continental aircraft engines. The role offers the opportunity to influence product quality, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction while supporting the availability of high-quality replacement parts for general aviation.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience requirements: a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field plus at least five years of quality-engineering experience; or at least 12 years of relevant quality experience in place of a bachelor's degree.
Experience reading and interpreting 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Experience with precision inspection equipment.
Experience running and programming coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programs to inspect manufactured parts.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and process-improvement skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with suppliers, internal departments, and regulatory representatives.
Knowledge of castings and forgings.
Knowledge of surface-finishing, plating, and coating processes.
Experience working with FAA regulations.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Valid U.S. passport.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with combustion-engine components, piston engines, or aircraft.
Experience with aerospace manufacturing or FAA-approved aircraft parts.
Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality-management systems.
Knowledge of control plans.
Knowledge of metallurgy.
Knowledge of nondestructive testing methods.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen continuous-improvement methodologies.
Strong technical-writing experience.
Certified Internal Auditor.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, or equivalent certification.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
NDT Level I certification.
Advanced CMM programming experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct incoming receiving, first-piece, and final inspections to verify compliance with internal, supplier, engineering, and customer requirements.
Review supplier First Article Inspection reports in accordance with AS9102.
Issue, monitor, and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
Evaluate root-cause and corrective-action responses to reduce or prevent recurring quality issues.
Lead and participate in supplier audits to evaluate compliance, manufacturing capability, and quality risk.
Monitor supplier and internal quality-performance metrics.
Develop and manage recovery or Return to Green plans for quality-performance issues.
Identify supplier risks and coordinate actions to reduce those risks.
Communicate key product characteristics and technical requirements to suppliers.
Work with suppliers to establish appropriate manufacturing and process controls.
Support the development of defect-free, on-time products.
Initiate and participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, processes, and cost.
Serve as a liaison with the FAA and other applicable regulatory authorities.
Provide quality-related guidance and mentoring to suppliers and internal team members.
Coordinate day-to-day Quality operations and support Quality personnel in the Director's absence.
Escalate matters that require management review or approval.
Travel to supplier or business locations as required, up to 20%.