Quality Engineer

Position Summary The Quality Engineer — Aero Engineering is responsible for leading quality planning approvals, investigation activities, corrective action initiatives, and technical quality support across aerospace manufacturing programs. This role works closely with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Supply Chain Quality, and Inspection teams to ensure compliance, product integrity, and continuous improvement across processes and products. Key Responsibilities Quality Planning & Job Approval Lead Planning Approval process activities in coordination with the QA team Lead Planning Job Approval activities to ensure manufacturing readiness and compliance Review and verify manufacturing plans for technical and quality accuracy Ensure planning packages meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements Investigation & Disposition Activities Lead investigations related to: MRB (Material Review Board) items Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) rejections Internal and external nonconformances Drive root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods Document investigation findings and recommended actions Present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams RCCA & Corrective Action Leadership Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions Track effectiveness of corrective actions to closure Support customer and internal corrective action requests RMA & Disposition Review Review RMA (Return Material Authorization) items Determine technical disposition and required follow-up actions Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on resolution paths Ensure proper documentation and traceability of decisions Technical Documentation & Process Support Provide technical support to ME and Quality teams including: Process Control Documents (PCDs) Work Instructions (WIs) Procedures and quality documentation Write, update, and maintain controlled technical documents Ensure documentation reflects current process and compliance requirements Tooling & Inspection Support Assist with technical evaluation of tooling issues Work with inspectors and Manufacturing Engineering to: Evaluate tool design concerns Recommend corrective improvements Validate tooling suitability and compliance Support first article and validation activities as needed Continuous Improvement Partner with Quality Manager on continuous improvement initiatives Participate in process improvement and waste reduction projects Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities Support implementation of best practices and standardized methods Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience 3+ years experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing quality role Strong knowledge of: Quality systems and standards (AS9100 preferred) MRB and nonconformance processes Root cause and corrective action methods Experience reviewing manufacturing plans and technical documentation Ability to lead cross-functional investigations Preferred Qualifications AS9100 / aerospace quality system experience MRB authority experience RCCA / problem-solving certification (8D, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience supporting customer audits and corrective actions Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and controlled documentation systems Key Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Technical writing and documentation skills Cross-functional leadership and collaboration Detail-oriented with strong decision-making capability Effective verbal and written communication Ability to manage multiple investigations and priorities Success Metrics Timely closure of MRB and investigation items RCCA effectiveness and recurrence reduction Planning approval cycle time performance Audit and customer escape reduction Documentation accuracy and compliance Continuous improvement project results Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person