Aerospace Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Three or more years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience using quality tools including Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why, and statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace or composite manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans for new and existing programs.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements to ensure manufacturing and inspection processes satisfy all requirements.
• Partner with Engineering during product development, process validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Process Control Plans, PFMEA activities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure quality system effectiveness.
• Utilize statistical methods and data analysis to improve process capability and product consistency.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation and inspection requirements remain accurate and current.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for quality-related problem solving.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis using structured methodologies including 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, DMAIC, and Risk Analysis.
• Lead and support corrective and preventive action activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer, AS9100, and NADCAP audits.
• Provide technical guidance and training on quality tools, inspection methods, and quality standards.
• Build collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns.
• Promote accountability while reinforcing a proactive quality culture throughout the organization.
• Monitor quality metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield.
• Support implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Identify resource requirements including inspection equipment, tooling, gauges, and personnel necessary to support quality objectives.
• Participate in new product introduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist leadership with strategic quality planning and long-term improvement projects.
• Recommend improvements that increase productivity while maintaining or improving product quality.