Aerospace QA Engineer - Drive Quality & Compliance

Chromalloy Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation in Tampa, FL is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace products and processes meet customer, engineering, and regulatory standards. You will drive continuous improvement across quality, engineering, operations, and supply chain, leading investigations and supporting audits.

The role emphasizes using 8D/RCCA/5 Why methods, developing inspection plans, and analyzing data to improve product quality and process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working in manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of QMS, quality tools, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming material, customer escapes, and quality system issues using 8D, RCCA, and Five Why analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, control plans, quality procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Analyze quality performance data and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and process capability.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Monitor key quality metrics including scrap, rework, yield, customer complaints, and process performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Participate in process validation activities, production readiness reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to establish and verify quality standards.
• Develop inspection methods, testing approaches, and quality controls to ensure product conformity.
• Prepare reports and present findings related to quality performance, investigations, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

QMS knowledge

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Data interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Chromalloy Corporation in Tampa, FL is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace products and processes meet customer, engineering, and regulatory standards. You will drive continuous improvement across quality, engineering, operations, and supply chain, leading investigations and supporting audits.

The role emphasizes using 8D/RCCA/5 Why methods, developing inspection plans, and analyzing data to improve product quality and process capability.