Quality Engineer

Hartzell Propeller•Piqua, OH

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartzell Propeller is looking for a Quality Engineer who will be responsible for supporting and improving the quality management system (QMS), driving corrective/preventive actions, performing root cause analysis, leading internal audits, training workforce, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and company quality standards. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure that products and services meet the highest levels of safety, reliability, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Prior experience in manufacturing or aerospace is strongly preferred.
Ability to apply root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and other quality methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to understand technical drawings, specifications, and mechanical systems.
Experience working with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations, or similar industry standards.
Proficiency with quality systems software, Microsoft Office, including Access, and data tracking tools.
Thinks and acts like an owner: Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively, Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success, Takes full responsibility for their actions, Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity.
Demonstrates high integrity: Consistently acts with honesty, transparency and high ethics, Makes decisions based on what is morally right, Owns their actions and holds self-accountable.
Puts team above self; in it together: Prioritizes team and company over personal gain, Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions, Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment.
Innovates and improves: Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts, Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance, Stays open to feedback and embraces changes, Demonstrates a bias towards action.
Honors commitments: Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables, Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results, Makes and holds commitment, Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and improve product quality through inspections, testing, and data review.
Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Support and maintain compliance with FAA, OEM, AS9100, and internal quality standards.
Develop, update, and implement quality procedures, work instructions, and process controls.
Lead internal audits and support external audits from regulatory bodies or customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, eliminate waste, and enhance quality performance.
Become cross trained in all Quality Assurance Engineering functions at Hartzell Propeller.
Be familiar and understand the fundamentals of gage calibration.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department.