Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will interface with the factory teams supporting first article inspections, source inspections of production parts and become a DSQR/DQR for various primes. The Quality Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure cross-functional engineering and production teams are aware of and adhere to applicable customer requirements.
• Knowledge of the AS9100, AS9102, AS13001 & AS13100 standards.
• Review program documentation, including specifications, requirements, specification control drawings, assembly drawings, test plans, procedures, instructions and standard operating procedures prior to release for correctness to technical standards
• Ability to implement objectives and procedures for initial development projects (APQP/PPAP).
• Ensure correct flow through of all Quality requirements both internally and externally.
• Conduct product and process assessments, lead root cause and corrective action activities.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships; process and validate customer corrective action requests.
• Plan for and/or perform First Article Inspection (FAI); participate in Audits.
• Engage with Engineering and Operations in transition to production activities, including Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify potential product and process risks and mitigation actions.

• Minimum seven years' related Quality Engineering or relevant experience.
• Ability to technically interface with various engineering disciplines and customers.
• Excellent verbal / written communications and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively engage customers, team members, suppliers, and management.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross‑functional process improvement teams.
• Proficient in MS Office computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems is a plus.
• General knowledge of regulations and standards.
• High energy, self‑starting team player who achieves results.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent prior relevant experiences.

Must be a “U.S. Person,” defined as a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien or individual granted asylum status under the laws of the United States.

Thermal Structures, a subsidiary of HEICO, is an industry‑leading provider of insulation and composite products, backed by support that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We design and manufacture solutions that deliver superior performance in the most complex and demanding applications. From concept to completion, we have the resources to meet this challenge with world‑class quality and value.