Aerospace Propulsion: Program Quality Engineer

Firehawk

Addison (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Competitive salary

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Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance activities across development and production programs. You will ensure AS9100 compliance, customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal QMS processes, coordinating with suppliers, management, engineering, and manufacturing to secure conformity and continuous improvement.

The role interfaces with cross‑functional teams to support design reviews, readiness assessments, and corrective actions, while

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in a program quality role, including MRB participation and authority.
Strong working knowledge of GD&T.
Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 and aerospace and defense customer requirements.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, industry and military specifications, and contractual requirements.
Experience using structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, 5-Why).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer and supplier interaction.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Work Requirements: Combination of office and manufacturing floor

Responsibilities

Act as the primary quality representative for assigned programs from contract review through production and sustainment.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer flow‑down requirements, regulatory standards, and internal QMS procedures.
Support quality planning activities, including inspection plans, control plans, risk assessments, and contract quality requirement reviews.
Review and approve AS9102 FAI reports, deviation requests, and nonconformance dispositions.
Participate in design and production readiness reviews to identify and mitigate quality risks.
Lead or support customer escape investigations using structured problem‑solving tools to drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze quality metrics and audit results to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with required documentation and expertise.
Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and related documentation.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior quality engineers and cross‑functional teams.