Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support and review QA activities to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Support to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, risk assessments, and workplace standards.
• Support to implement, maintain, and improve QMS processes per AS9100 requirements.
• Report QMS performance and improvement needs.
• Promote awareness of customer and regulatory requirements across teams.
• Track and improve key quality indicators like defect rates and returns.
• Provide quality support during production and new product introductions.
• Ensure availability and adherence to quality control procedures and specifications.
• Manage calibration as per defined standards.
• Be responsible for initiatives focused on improving quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).
• Handle and resolve customer concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Support project teams to ensure smooth new product development and launches.
• Conduct regular reviews of procedures and recommend necessary updates.
• Lead APQP activities representing the quality function.
• Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation for existing and new projects.
• Investigate nonconformities using quality tools; maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and Inspection Plans.
• Host and manage customer audits and ensure compliance.
• Monitor specification changes and ensure process updates are implemented.
• Verify conformity of manufactured and received goods to all requirements.
• Promote quality culture through waste reduction, return minimization, and accreditation awareness.
• Conduct performance appraisals and support team development.
• Deliver quality-related training during onboarding and induction programs.
• Guide other functions on QA principles and their impact on product quality.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 standard.
• Resolve customer complaints and lead root cause investigations.
• Ensure supplier parts meet quality specs; support supplier audits and qualification.
• Plan and execute process, product, and system audits.
• Prepare and lead inspections plans.

Requirements:

• Certified engineer in Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical or equivalent engineering or with Quality Management certification and Green or black belt certified is recommended
• Minimum 5 yrs within an Aerospace Quality organization.
• Strong background in Aerospace manufacturing and quality systems.
• Hands-on experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), including application of APQP and PPAP methodologies.
• Solid understanding of AS9100 quality management requirements.
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in inspection processes.
• Familiar with key aerospace customer requirements, particularly Airbus and Boeing standards.
• Skilled in the implementation of PFMEA, Control Plans, and core Quality tools across operations.
• Practical, hands-on experience in applying Quality Engineering techniques on the shop floor.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage effectively across all business levels.
• Proven experience in leading teams and facilitating group problem-solving or improvement sessions.
• Knowledge of modern quality systems, tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in quality-related software tools; familiarity with CATIA and Net-Inspect is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing Quality procedures and process improvements.
• Technically competent, preferably with a degree in Engineering or a related field.