Aerospace Quality Engineer

RIMEPRO INC; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC in California seeks an experienced Aerospace Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance across manufacturing and engineering. You will ensure AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, drive continuous improvement, and act as a liaison among Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing to uphold strict aerospace standards.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, metallurgy knowledge, and proficiency in quality tools such as RCA, PFMEA, SPC, and FAI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace/defense or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• Root-cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding of GD&T, drawings, specs, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SPC, capability studies, measurement systems, and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP/APQP concepts, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, procedures, and inspection strategies for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Lead investigations of internal and customer quality issues using structured root-cause and corrective-action methodologies.
• Drive RCA, CAPA, 8D and nonconformance resolution activities.
• Support and lead FAI/AS9102 First Article Inspections and ensure documentation and compliance.
• Develop PFMEA and Control Plans and maintain related records.
• Apply SPC and other data-driven methods to monitor and improve processes.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and reduce scrap, rework and escapes.
• Support supplier quality activities including supplier corrective actions and audits.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and aerospace regulations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve process capability and product quality.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Review drawings, specs, POs and customer requirements to establish quality controls.
• Support NPI and production-readiness activities.
• Lead continuous improvement via Lean, Six Sigma and related methods.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters.
• Maintain quality records, metrics and documentation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA & 8D

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T

Statistical analysis

Quality auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

AS9102 First Article Inspection

SPC

NADCAP requirements

MSA/PPAP/APQP concepts

Job description

Aerospace Quality Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Aerospace Quality Engineer to join our dynamic quality assurance team. This critical role requires a professional who will ensure that all aerospace components and processes meet the stringent quality standards required by the aerospace industry. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, and quality departments while maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards and NADCAP requirements.

As an Aerospace Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality management systems, conducting thorough audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in metallurgy will be essential in evaluating material properties, analyzing failure modes, and ensuring that all metallic components meet specification requirements for aerospace applications.

Position Summary

The Senior Aerospace Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to identify and resolve quality issues, reduce variation, improve processes, and ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, quality systems, statistical methods, and root-cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, procedures, and inspection strategies for aerospace manufacturing processes.


• Lead investigations of internal and customer quality issues using structured root-cause and corrective-action methodologies.


• DriveRoot Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), 8D, and nonconformanceresolution activities.


• Support and leadFAI/AS9102 First Article Inspectionsand ensure accurate documentation and compliance.


• Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA) and Control Plans.


• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and other data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.


• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement actions to reduce scrap, rework, defects, and customer escapes.


• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier corrective actions, audits, and performance improvement.


• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.


• Ensure compliance withAS9100, customer-specific requirements, and applicable aerospace regulatory requirements.


• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve process capability, product quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and other quality personnel.


• Review engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and customer requirements to establish appropriate quality controls.


• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production-readiness activities.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.


• Interface directly with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters as required.


• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, metrics, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inEngineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.


• 7+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.


• Strong working knowledge ofAS9100quality management systems and aerospace quality requirements.


• Experience withAS9102 First Article Inspectionrequirements.


• Demonstrated experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methodologies.


• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.


• Experience with SPC, process capability studies, measurement systems, and statistical analysis.


• Working knowledge ofPFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP/APQP concepts, or equivalent aerospace quality tools.


• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.


• Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)or similar professional certification.


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.


• Experience with aerospace customer requirements and regulatory standards.


• Experience working withNADCAPrequirements or special processes.


• Experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, assembly, or other aerospace manufacturing processes.


• Experience with ERP/MRP and quality management systems.


• Experience leading customer and third-party audits.


• Experience mentoring junior Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors.