Aerospace QA Lead - AS9100, CAPA & Audit Expert

Houston Precision Fasteners I, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Precision Fasteners I, LP in Houston, TX is seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer to manage daily QA/QE activities in a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing setting. You will ensure AS9100 compliance and drive corrective actions across engineering, planning, and production.

The role requires hands-on auditing, CAPA leadership, FAI per AS9102, and data-driven improvement initiatives. You will interface with customers and suppliers, lead NPI quality risk reviews, and foster

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or materials engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years QA/QE in regulated manufacturing (aerospace ISO 13485).
• Experience with certified Quality Management System and audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve compliance with AS9100 and aerospace requirements.
• Conduct contract reviews to identify customer/regulatory quality requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, and quality flow-downs to ensure requirements are captured.
• Lead internal audit program to ensure AS9100D compliance.
• Maintain QMS docs, production routers, and records for audit readiness.
• Support CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and corrective actions.
• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Participate in New Product Introduction meetings to identify quality risks.
• Drive Lean initiatives for cost-of-quality improvements.
• Present data analysis and improvement opportunities to Top Management.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

SPC

CAPA

Root cause analysis

FAI ballooning software

MS Office

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering

Tools

First Article Ballooning Software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Houston Precision Fasteners I, LP in Houston, TX is seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer to manage daily QA/QE activities in a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing setting. You will ensure AS9100 compliance and drive corrective actions across engineering, planning, and production.

The role requires hands-on auditing, CAPA leadership, FAI per AS9102, and data-driven improvement initiatives. You will interface with customers and suppliers, lead NPI quality risk reviews, and foster