Special Processes Quality Engineer

Mubea; Çorlu; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mubea Türkiye seeks an experienced Special Processes Quality Engineer to join the Ergene team. You will ensure quality, compliance, and qualification of heat treatment, chemical surface treatment, anodizing, painting, and NDT processes in line with aerospace standards and customer requirements.

You will lead process qualification, Nadcap audit readiness, and continuous improvement efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain control and traceability of critical parameters and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline related to the role.
• At least 5 years of experience in special processes, aerospace preferred.
• Hands-on with chemical surface treatment, anodizing, painting, or heat treatment.
• Knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap and AMS2750 requirements.
• Experience in process qualification, validation, and customer approvals.
• Familiar with quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, 8D).
• Good English for technical correspondence and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, compliance, and qualification of special processes per aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee process controls, audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead Nadcap audit preparation, gap analyses, and corrective actions.
• Manage PTP Scheme, IRP, and customer approvals for special processes.
• Coordinate lab testing, documentation, and customer approvals.
• Analyze process data, identify trends, and prevent deviations.
• Verify calibration records and instrument monitoring for critical parameters.
• Maintain process instructions, control plans, and traceability.

Skills

AS9100

Nadcap

AMS2750

Heat treatment

Chemical surface treatment

Audits

Root cause analysis

ERP systems

PFMEA

Control charts / SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

PFMEA

SPC / Control charts

Job description

Mubea is a global leader in lightweight engineering solutions, with more than 100 years of history and over 70 manufacturing locations worldwide. Beyond its strong automotive heritage, Mubea has also established itself as a trusted partner in the aerospace industry through Mubea Aviation, delivering advanced components and assemblies for leading aircraft programs.

Mubea Türkiye operates manufacturing and engineering facilities in Manisa, Ergene, and Çerkezköy, serving the automotive, aviation, and home appliance industries. The Ergene plant plays a key role in Mubea’s aviation operations, supporting the development and serial production of advanced aerospace components and assemblies in close collaboration with international customers.

We are looking for an experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Special Processes Quality Engineer to join our team in Ergene and ensure the compliance, qualification, and continuous improvement of special manufacturing processes in accordance with applicable aerospace standards, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality procedures.

About the Role

As a Special Processes Quality Engineer, you will ensure the quality, compliance, and qualification of special processes in line with aerospace standards and customer requirements. You will oversee process controls, audits, and corrective actions while driving process stability and continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement, maintain, and improve quality controls for heat treatment, chemical surface treatment, anodizing, painting, assembly, and NDT operations,
• Review customer specifications, material standards, and aerospace requirements, translating them into process controls, inspection plans, and work instructions,
• Ensure heat treatment compliance with AMS2750, including SAT, TUS, instrumentation calibration, and monitoring of critical process and quenching parameters,
• Monitor chemical treatment and painting processes, including bath analyses, concentration, contamination, processing times, and environmental conditions,
• Analyse process control and laboratory results, identify trends, and initiate actions to prevent deviations and maintain process stability,
• Lead process qualification, requalification, and validation activities, coordinating laboratory testing, technical documentation, and customer approvals,
• Manage PTP Scheme, IRP, and customer‑specific special process approvals, ensuring documentation remains current and compliant,
• Lead Nadcap audit preparation, gap analyses, internal audits, and corrective action follow‑up to maintain audit readiness,
• Investigate nonconformities using root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis; coordinate containment and corrective actions, verifying effectiveness before process restart,
• Maintain special process instructions, control plans, quality records, and traceability, ensuring effective document control and compliance,
• Assess the impact of changes to equipment, chemicals, process parameters, and documentation on process qualification and customer approvals,
• Verify equipment calibration and personnel qualification records in coordination with relevant technical teams,
• Analyse quality and production data through ERP systems and report process performance, compliance risks, and action status to management,
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and external laboratories to improve process capability and drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline,
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in special processes, preferably within the aerospace manufacturing industry,
• Practical experience in chemical surface treatment, anodizing, painting, and/or heat treatment of aluminium alloys,
• Working knowledge and practical application of AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap requirements, and AMS2750,
• Experience in process qualification, requalification, validation, and customer approval activities.
• Knowledge of chemical bath control, analytical testing, surface preparation, and coating or paint performance testing,
• Knowledge of SAT, TUS, thermocouples, instrumentation calibration, and temperature monitoring systems,
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, process standards, and customer‑specific requirements,
• Experience in internal audits, customer audits, and corrective action management; direct involvement in Nadcap audits is a strong advantage,
• Practical knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D,
• Experience with ERP systems, technical reporting, and quality data analysis,
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with a high level of attention to detail,
• Ability to take ownership, manage competing priorities, and coordinate activities across multiple functions,
• Good command of written and spoken English, including technical correspondence and discussions with customers and auditors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace OEM process specifications and qualification requirements,
• Familiarity with laboratory quality practices and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements,
• Knowledge of assembly and NDT quality assurance requirements,
• Experience in equipment commissioning, process changes, and continuous improvement projects.

Why Mubea?

• Be part of a global, family‑owned engineering company with a people‑focused culture, operating across both the automotive and aviation industries,
• A collaborative, international team culture,
• Continuous learning and development opportunities,
• Opportunities for professional growth in a scaling organization.