Aerospace Quality Assurance Engineer I

Platform Aerospace; Maryland; On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer I - Quality Assurance to support safe, reliable aircraft systems. You will review drawings, analyze inspection data, and contribute to root-cause investigations with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes documentation, process control, and collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure product conformance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 1–2 years of related experience in aircraft systems or aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical docs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support corrective action investigations by identifying problems, collecting data, and documenting actions.
• Collect, review, and analyze inspection and manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving with Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Track corrective actions through closure and verify effectiveness.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to support inspections.
• Assist with developing and maintaining quality procedures, instructions, and checklists.
• Work with Production and Engineering to monitor process controls and nonconformances.
• Support internal audits and supplier quality reviews.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Assist with configuration control and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Complete QA training and communicate procedures to production personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer I - Quality Assurance to support safe, reliable aircraft systems. You will review drawings, analyze inspection data, and contribute to root-cause investigations with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes documentation, process control, and collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure product conformance and continuous improvement.