Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support
*Support daily production activities in manufacturing cells or modules
*Review work instructions, procedures, and equipment for compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
*Provide real-time quality engineering support to operators and inspectors
2. Quality Assurance & Compliance
*Ensure processes meet aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, internal P&W requirements)
*Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data
*Conduct internal audits and verify process adherence
3. Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
*Lead investigations into non-conformances and defects
*Drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) and continuous improvement efforts
*Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
4. Process Improvement
*Analyze manufacturing data to reduce defects and improve quality performance
*Work closely with manufacturing engineering to improve part quality signatures
*Use Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
*Act as liaison between:
oManufacturing
oEngineering
oProgram management
oInternal customers
*Support communication of quality concerns and corrective actions
6. Inspection & Validation Activities
*Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and process approvals
*Review and approve process authorization requests and work instructions
*Ensure proper inspection methods and quality controls are in place
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Additional (Role Variants)
Depending on the specific role (e.g., supplier or transitions quality engineer):
*Work with suppliers to improve quality performance and resolve issues
*Manage APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and other aerospace quality tools
*Assess production readiness and mitigate quality risks in new programs
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Typical Qualifications
*Bachelor"s degree in:
oMechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
*Experience in:
oManufacturing or aerospace quality engineering
*Knowledge of:
oQuality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)
oRoot cause analysis and statistical tools
*Strong skills in:
oData analysis
oCommunication and teamwork
oProblem-solving
Some roles may require:
*U.S. citizenship or ability to obtain security clearance