Aerospace Materials Quality Engineer II/III

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 92,660 - 156,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with 

Job summary

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA, is seeking a Materials Science Quality Engineer II/III to apply quality engineering principles in AS9100 environments, focusing on defense/aerospace hardware.

The role involves quality planning, root cause analysis, supplier coordination, and participation in design reviews to ensure DFX compliance. Experience with MRB/FAI and DCMA interactions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods (SPC, capability analysis, sampling plans); experience with Minitab or equivalent preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with customers, suppliers, auditors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to interpret aerospace drawings, material specifications, schematics, processes, and inspection requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills aligned with structured aerospace quality methodologies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple programs in a schedule‑driven environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP concepts, and standard quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and TDPs for simple to moderately complex programs; perform requirements analysis and documentation.
• Develop Quality Plans, QA Directives, Inspection Plans, and other quality artifacts aligned with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering to address supplier escapes and flow‑down requirements.
• Maintain communication with customer Quality Assurance representatives (DCMA, primes) as applicable.
• Define inspection and test requirements using industry‑standard tools and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in design reviews focusing on manufacturability, inspection, and reliability.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Statistics (SPC)

Communication skills

Aerospace drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Schedule management

Tools

Minitab

Oracle ERP

PFMEA/Control plans

Job description

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA, is seeking a Materials Science Quality Engineer II/III to apply quality engineering principles in AS9100 environments, focusing on defense/aerospace hardware.

The role involves quality planning, root cause analysis, supplier coordination, and participation in design reviews to ensure DFX compliance. Experience with MRB/FAI and DCMA interactions is preferred.