Aerospace Quality Engineer

Hytek Finishes Co.; Kent (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

PTO 3 weeks + 10 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. in Kent, WA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our aerospace finishing team. You will work with OEMs and suppliers to interpret specs, lead root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions to improve quality and reduce costs.

You will develop standards, support FAA repair authorizations, and mentor cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, AS9100/Nadcap familiarity, a Bachelors in engineering, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in aerospace manufacturing or finishing.
• AS9100 & Nadcap familiarity preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; quality certifications a plus.
• FAA Repairman Certificate and auditor training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with OEMs and suppliers to interpret specs and drawings.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce quality costs.
• Develop and implement quality standards and processes across production.
• Support FAA Repair Station return-to-service authorizations.
• Host audits and customer visits; train teams on quality best practices.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Measuring tools

ERP/QMS systems

Technical documentation

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Quality certifications a plus

Tools

Syteline ERP

Quality documentation tools

Job description

Quality Engineer – Elevate Aerospace Excellence
Kent, WA | Full-Time, Day Shift (M–F) | Reports to: Quality Manager
Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 (DOE) | FAA Repair Station Environment
Advance aerospace innovation with precision and purpose.
We're seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our high-performance team driving excellence in aerospace surface finishing. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with OEMs, and ensuring mission-critical quality, this is your runway to impact.

Your Mission

• 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.

Your Flight Plan

• 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, ERP/QMS systems (Syteline preferred), and technical documentation.
• Certifications: FAA Repairman Certificate and auditor training are advantageous.

Why Join Us

• Industry Impact: Work on cutting-edge aerospace components with leading OEMs.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with experts across Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Career Growth: Be part of a company that invests in your development and values innovation.

Benefits That Take You Further

• 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, breast feeding, 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), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet