Quality Engineer

Figeac Aero North America, Inc•Wichita, KS

9d•$68,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Figeac Aero North America is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality activities in its aerospace machining and processing environment. The role reviews non-conformances and customer requirements, creates and follows up on corrective actions, analyzes internal processes for compliance, and supports the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System. The Quality Engineer also supports new-product process evaluation and works with Quality and Production teams as needed. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a flexible shift. Some overtime may be necessary. Regular attendance and compliance with work-safety programs are required. The job may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; frequent bending and other movement; lifting and carrying objects up to 15 pounds; and pushing or pulling objects up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Previous Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace processing environment.
Experience with AS9102 and NADCAP systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, general procedures, and customer specifications.
Strong deductive reasoning skills and ability to adapt quickly.
Fluent ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Regular attendance and compliance with work-safety programs.
Ability to perform the physical activities described in the working conditions, including lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required).
First Article Inspection (FAI) experience and familiarity with AS9102 requirements.
Knowledge or training in aerospace peen forming, painting, and chemical processing.
Knowledge of measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and Isoscope.

Responsibilities

Review audit-identified non-conformances, enter them into the company’s NCR system, and distribute them to applicable business units.
Review and implement major aerospace OEM specification requirements.
Create and review non-conformance reports (NCRs) in accordance with drawings, specifications, and internal requirements.
Create, review, and follow up on root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities in accordance with QMS and customer requirements.
Conduct gap analyses of internal processes against customer requirements to ensure compliance and approvals.
Support the maintenance and improvement of Figeac Aero North America’s Quality Management System.
Champion internal projects as assigned by management.
Support evaluation and implementation of processes for new products as needed.
Support Quality and Production teams as needed or directed by management.