Quality Engineer

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline (Education may be substituted for significant working experience in the related disciplines at AGSE’s discretion)
• 7 years of relevant industry experience within a quality assurance organization.
• 3 years minimum specifically in a Quality Engineering role within aerospace and/or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience with AS9102 FAIs.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP (as applicable to internal processes) and SPC.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of common inspection tools and advanced technologies (CMMs, PCMMs, Romer/FARO arms).
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Onsite role; remote work may be occasionally granted or required at the discretion of the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, with overtime as required.
• Certifications:
  
  CQE, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or ISO 9001/AS9100 Lead Auditor preferred.
• Technical and practical understanding of complex precision machined components preferred.
• Technical and practical understanding of complex mechanical and hydraulic assemblies preferred.
• Understanding of basic metallurgy and welding fundamentals preferred.

The Quality Engineer ensures product conformity and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and other regulatory standards across all phases of planning, production, inspection, and post-delivery. This role supports a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment focused on custom assemblies, requiring strong technical judgment, detailed drawing interpretation, and hands-on collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, customers, and suppliers. The Quality Engineer serves as a key technical resource for nonconformance management, inspection planning, deviations, customer quality issues, supplier audits, and cross-functional problem-solving.

Additionally, the position drives customer satisfaction through the delivery of conforming products and implements documented processes to reduce reliance on tribal knowledge and promote consistent, validated practices.

• Own and lead MRB activities for all nonconformances, ensuring timely disposition of parts and assemblies.
• Conduct and execute on preliminary review/dispositions when full MRB is not required.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Production to determine appropriate actions (return-to-vendor, repair, rework, use-as-is, or scrap) and document decisions accurately.
• Drive systemic improvements by analyzing MRB trends and implementing preventive measures.
• Lead and facilitate RCCA investigations for internal quality issues and customer complaints using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and verified for sustainability.
• Coach cross-functional teams on robust root cause analysis techniques to prevent recurrence.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints promptly, ensuring containment and corrective actions meet customer expectations.
• Communicate status updates, root cause findings, and resolution plans to customers in a professional and timely manner.
• Track complaint data, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce complaint frequency and severity.
• Develop and maintain internal quality standards, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Support NPI/NPD readiness, including FAI execution per AS9102 and internal process validation.
• Conduct internal audits to ISO 9001 and support external audits.
• Monitor key quality metrics (FPY, DPPM, complaint closure time) and report performance to management.
• Provide guidance/training on GD&T, inspection methods, and quality tools.
• Additional projects and tasks as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

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