Senior Engineer – Sourcing Quality

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An international aerospace company is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in Bengaluru. The role involves reviewing and approving inspection reports, conducting source inspections for major aerospace clients, and leading quality audits. The ideal candidate should possess a B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and have 4 to 8 years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing quality. This position offers a chance to contribute to a newly established machining facility, ensuring high standards of quality and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 4 – 8 years of experience in Aerospace / Manufacturing Quality.
• Experience with AS9102 and AS9100 quality systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports in compliance with AS9102.
• Perform source inspections for customers including Airbus and Boeing.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct product audits and lead problem-solving activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members.
• Prepare weekly source inspection status reports.

Skills

FAI / FAIR Review – AS9102

Source Inspection & Supplier Quality

RCCA / NCR Management

8D, 5 Why Problem Solving

GD&T & Drawing Interpretation

Quality Systems – AS9100

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Time Management & Prioritization

Decision Making

Supplier Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Qualifications

Education: B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Indicative Years of Experience Required: 4 – 8 Years in Aerospace / Manufacturing Quality

Reporting Manager: Shantha Murthy

Skills Set Required

• Technical Skills –
• FAI / FAIR Review – AS9102
• Source Inspection & Supplier Quality
• RCCA / NCR Management
• 8D, 5 Why Problem Solving
• GD&T & Drawing Interpretation
• Quality Systems – AS9100
• Soft Skills –
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
• Effective Communication
• Leadership & Team Collaboration
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Role & Responsibilities

• Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in compliance with AS9102 and contractual requirements.
• Perform source inspections of FAI and production parts (untreated, treated parts, assemblies, and kits) for customers including Airbus, Boeing, and Winnipeg.
• Monitor supplier quality performance metrics, track FAI status, and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
• Review and approve dispatch documentation through authorized inspection stamping.
• Conduct product audits at supplier facilities, evaluating the effectiveness and sustainability of Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) during non‑conformance investigations.
• Lead structured problem‑solving activities to address non‑conforming products at supplier locations.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members on source inspection and quality processes.
• Support suppliers in meeting Magellan Aerospace and prime customer quality management system requirements.
• Prepare and update weekly source inspection status reports.
• Ensure calibration status monitoring of gauges used for source inspections.

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide. Magellan designs, engineers and manufactures aero engine and aero structure assemblies and components for aerospace markets, advanced products for military and space markets, industrial power generation, and specialty products.

Magellan is in the process of setting up their first fully owned machining shop at Devanhalli SEZ, Bangalore. The plant is scheduled to be operationalized by end of 2018. The plant in Phase 1 will be 70,000 Sq. ft. and 20,000 Sq. ft. of office space. The position described below is for this plant.