Aerospace MRO Quality Engineer — CAPA & Compliance

Schneller; Panton (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Simmonds Precision seeks aQuality Engineer for its FAA Repair Station to ensure aerospace products and repair processes meet stringent requirements. The role bridges product quality assurance, customer engagement, and FAA compliance, driving improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will lead CAPA, monitor quality metrics, and support audits, while maintaining regulatory readiness and high reliability in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related field).
• Experience in quality engineering within aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Experience with quality tools: 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements with focus on FAA CFR Part 145, EASA and CAAC requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QA processes aligned with aerospace standards (AS9100, FAA 145).
• Lead CAPA / RCCA for non-conformances using 8D and 5 Whys.
• Monitor quality metrics (scrap, rework, turn-backs) and drive improvements.
• Support investigations, risk assessments, 8D reports, and failure analysis.
• Ensure timely resolution of customer quality issues with cross-functional communication.
• Host regulatory surveillance, customer audits, and manage findings closures.
• Report customer-facing metrics for MRO operations (escapes, returns, warranty).
• Improve field reliability and reduce product defects.
• Maintain FAA Repairman Certificates and regulatory rosters.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related field)

Tools

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Simmonds Precision seeks aQuality Engineer for its FAA Repair Station to ensure aerospace products and repair processes meet stringent requirements. The role bridges product quality assurance, customer engagement, and FAA compliance, driving improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will lead CAPA, monitor quality metrics, and support audits, while maintaining regulatory readiness and high reliability in a safety-critical environment.