Aerospace CNC Machine Quality Engineer

Job Description

Must have PPAP, AQPQ process experience

We are seeking a hands-on and technically driven Quality Engineer to support and strengthen our Quality and Engineering team within a precision CNC machining environment serving the aerospace and defense industries. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a proactive floor presence, and the ability to bridge theoretical quality principles with real-time production support. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards (AS9100, ISO
9001, NADCAP), and mentoring quality personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support real-time resolution of quality issues.
• Guide operators through inspection procedures and troubleshooting quality concerns on the spot.
• Conduct and support various inspection types, including:
  • First-Piece, In-Process, Final, and Open Plate Inspections
  • Source Inspections and First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Oversee CMM operations and programming using Zeiss Calypso (required).
• Utilize precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, comparators) to validate dimensional tolerances, finishes, and part conformity per GD&T.
• Lead and document non-conformances (NCR/INCR), perform root cause analyses (RCA) using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, FMEA, and develop CAPAs.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining PPAP, FAIR, and other aerospace quality documentation.
• Audit and ensure adherence to company procedures, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Support process control development and collaborate with operations to improve quality at the source.
• Specify and order inspection gauges and oversee calibration and gauge control requirements.
• Create user-friendly visual aids and inspection documentation for operator use.
• Approve incoming material inspections and product receipts per customer flow-down and quality standards.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field with 3–6 years of quality engineering experience
  • OR associate degree with 5+ years of progressive quality experience and strong understanding of quality principles.

(Must Have)
Required Technical Skills & Experience:

• • Expertise in AS9100 (or AS9100D), aerospace quality compliance standards, is required, NADCAP is preferred, and ISO 9001 compliance is required.
  • Prior experience in aerospace precision CNC machining environments, required.
  • Proficiency in GD&T interpretation and aerospace blueprint reading, required.
  • Zeiss Calypso CMM programming experience (required)
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred)
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM models and software like Mastercam or Part Maker, required.
  • Experience conducting and documenting First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP, and FAIR, required.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen knowledge, is preferred.

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