Aerospace Quality Engineer: 8D Lead & Audits (Contract)

Butler Aerospace & Defense; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick time

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace LLC is seeking a Contracting Role with extension potential to support a high-urgency aerospace production line in West Lafayette, Indiana. Responsibilities include implementing and executing the Quality Management System principles, responding to Andon calls, and leading 8D closures with cross-functional teams.

You will liaise with clients and customers, perform internal audits, and drive continual process improvement aligned with our values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace.
• Excellent communication and team-building experience.
• Experience partnering with DCMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the Quality Management System principles and processes.
• Support a high-urgency production line by responding to Andon calls and processing nonconformances promptly.
• Lead corrective action teams to close 8Ds in a timely fashion.
• Serve as liaison between client and customer.
• Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and compliance for production and supply chain.
• Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual improvement.
• Contribute to a people-first culture aligned with client values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
• Handle other tasks to support operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Butler America Aerospace LLC is seeking a Contracting Role with extension potential to support a high-urgency aerospace production line in West Lafayette, Indiana. Responsibilities include implementing and executing the Quality Management System principles, responding to Andon calls, and leading 8D closures with cross-functional teams.

You will liaise with clients and customers, perform internal audits, and drive continual process improvement aligned with our values.