Aerospace Quality Engineer

Quest Global; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer in Southwick, MA. This position requires expertise in quality assurance to manage risks and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in the aerospace sector, along with skills in quality inspection and cross-functional leadership. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with 2 years experience, or 5 years of relevant experience if no degree.
• Aerospace industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with certifications like AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks in manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Lead failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct quality inspections and manage non-conformance.

Skills

Risk management

Quality inspection

Cross-functional leadership

Technical problem resolution

Quality compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Base pay range

$36.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Aerospace Quality Engineer

Southwick, MA

What You will Do:

• Identify and manage risk in the manufacturing process
• Ensure products and processes meet both customer and internal quality requirements
• Direct the existing Supply Chain Team on when to request a FAIR from suppliers
• Author Quality Inspection Plans for Parts - determine key characteristics, generate a plan, develop an inspection process, create inspection work Instructions when needed
• Point of contact to the supply chain to resolve technical quality issues with the suppliers and customers, to ensure full containment of all quality-related issues is conducted both internally and at associated sites and suppliers promptly
• Create quality inspection plans for suppliers experiencing a high rate of failures
• Facilitate and lead a cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure, and leading Corrective Action Boards
• Verify product and process compliance concerning contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, and internal policies
• Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate the Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary
• Approve CRB (Corrective Response Board) actions as the only Quality asset on site
• Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage the issue
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers on quality-related issues, ensuring clear communication and effective problem resolution
• Attend the Management Review as the only Quality asset on site
• Executing the final product release process, ensuring that all requirements are met before shipment

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 2 years of experience OR
• In the absence of a degree, 5 years of relevant experience are required
• Aerospace industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with industry certifications (AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001
• DSQR for Collins, PW, and GE
• Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) is preferred

Pay Range:

$36.06/ hr. - $40.87/ hr.

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

• This role is considered an on-site position located in Southwick, MA.
• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel requirements: Due to the nature of the work, 0% of travel is required.

Citizenship requirement: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation

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Paid maternity leave

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