Aerospace Quality Engineer — AS9100, Cross-Functional Leader

Dimensions IT Services; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Schedule

OnSite Perks

Professional Growth

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace in Addison, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our mission-critical development and production teams. You will manage quality assurance activities and act as the primary quality interface for assigned programs, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 8+ years in aerospace quality engineering, experience with AS9100/AS9102/AS9103, GD&T and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum of 8 years in Quality Engineering within aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 and AS9102/AS9103 is required.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality representative for assigned programs from contract review through production.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, flow-down requirements, regulatory standards, and internal QMS procedures.
• Support quality planning activities including inspection plans, control plans, risk assessments, and contract quality requirement reviews.
• Review and approve AS9102 FAI reports and nonconformance dispositions.
• Participate in design and production readiness reviews to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Lead investigations for customer escapes using structured problem-solving tools.
• Analyze quality metrics and audit results to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with required documentation and expertise.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior quality engineers and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace in Addison, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our mission-critical development and production teams. You will manage quality assurance activities and act as the primary quality interface for assigned programs, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 8+ years in aerospace quality engineering, experience with AS9100/AS9102/AS9103, GD&T and strong cross-functional collaboration.