Compensation Range: $91,083.00 - $113,853.00

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support a recently awarded New Product Introduction (NPI) program. This role is critical to ensure product quality and compliance from concept through production, with a strong emphasis on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) in accordance with AS9145, and First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102.

• Quality Planning & Risk Management
  • Lead and support APQP activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with AS9145 requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Quality Plans, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and PFMEAs.
  • Facilitate PPAP submissions and approvals for new and modified products.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies during design and process development.
• Design & Development Support
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure quality requirements are integrated early.
  • Plan and execute First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102.
  • Support qualification and validation activities including process capability studies and test method validation.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100, AS9145, AS9102, and other applicable aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of APQP/PPAP, FAI, audit findings, nonconformance records, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare and present quality metrics, risk assessments, and improvement plans to stakeholders.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers

• Corrective Action Leadership
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action responses for internal non-conformances and customer complaints.
  • Utilize structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) to drive effective resolution.
  • Ensure timely closure of corrective actions and verification of effectiveness.
  • Communicate findings and resolutions to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Auditing & Compliance
  • Plan and conduct process, product, and system audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external standards.
  • Identify gaps and drive corrective actions to improve audit outcomes.
  • Support external audits and customer/government assessments as needed.
• Nonconformance Management & Delivery Oversight
  • Disposition nonconforming product in accordance with internal procedures and customer/government requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and government representatives to facilitate product delivery and acceptance.
  • Ensure all quality documentation and approvals are in place prior to shipment.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Analyze quality data and customer feedback to identify trends and drive corrective/preventive actions.
  • Lead initiatives to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.