Aerospace Quality Engineer

Hytek Finishes Co.; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision + Onsite Health Services

401(k) with match + Performance Sharing

3 weeks paid time off to start

10 paid holidays + paid community service day

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave, disability & life insurance

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. is seeking a Quality Engineer to advance aerospace innovation. The role involves managing quality standards, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with FAA Repair Station regulations. Candidates should have over 5 years of aerospace manufacturing experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $110,000, along with benefits like healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing or finishing; AS9100 & Nadcap familiarity preferred.
• FAA Repairman Certificate and auditor training are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with aerospace commercial, defense, and space OEMs and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.
• Develop and implement quality standards and process improvements across production.
• Support FAA Repair Station return-to-service authorizations.
• Host audits and customer visits and train cross-functional teams on quality best practices.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Hands-on with measuring tools

Experience with ERP/QMS systems (Syteline preferred)

Technical documentation proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Quality certifications

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

Quality Engineer - Elevate Aerospace Excellence

Location: Kent, WA | Hours: Full-Time, Day Shift (M-F) | Reports to: Quality Manager | Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 (DOE) | Environment: FAA Repair Station

Advance aerospace innovation with precision and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with aerospace commercial, defense, and space OEMs and suppliers to resolve technical issues and interpret engineering specs and drawings.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.
• Develop and implement quality standards and process improvements across production.
• Support FAA Repair Station return‑to‑service authorizations.
• Host audits and customer visits and train cross‑functional teams on quality best practices.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing or finishing; AS9100 & Nadcap familiarity preferred.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; quality certifications a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset; hands‑on with measuring tools.
• Experience with ERP/QMS systems (Syteline preferred).
• Technical documentation proficiency.

Certifications

• FAA Repairman Certificate and auditor training are advantageous.

Industry Impact

• Work on cutting‑edge aerospace components with leading OEMs.

Collaborative Culture

• Partner with experts across Quality, Engineering, and Operations.

Career Growth

• Invests in your development and values innovation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision + Onsite Health Services (including massage therapy).
• 401(k) with match + Performance Sharing.
• 3 weeks paid time office to start.
• 10 paid holidays + paid community service day.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave, disability & life insurance.

Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status),