Aerospace Quality Engineer — Audits, Compliance, Flexible Hours

ontic; Creedmoor (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Flexible schedule

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace products and processes meet QMS, AS9100 and FAA requirements. You will develop and maintain an internal audit program, and work cross-functionally to translate regulatory demands into robust improvement actions.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations and other functions to evaluate processes, close gaps, analyze data and strengthen the QMS at the Creedmoor site.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Quality Assurance or 3+ years of quality experience.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 aerospace quality standards and FAA regulations.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and other quality standards.
• Experience supporting internal, product, and process audits in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong risk management in regulated or compliance-focused environments.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, A3, Ishikawa).
• Strong data analysis, communication, and ability to translate requirements into action.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory requirements, aerospace quality standards, and QMS requirements.
• Evaluate processes through internal, product, and process audits per QMS and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain the internal audit schedule and support planning/execution of audits.
• Establish and support training to maintain a competent internal auditor pool.
• Identify and communicate gaps related to standards, QMS, and audit findings.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance or related field

Tools

MS Office

Quality data tools

Project management tools

Statistical tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Ontic is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace products and processes meet QMS, AS9100 and FAA requirements. You will develop and maintain an internal audit program, and work cross-functionally to translate regulatory demands into robust improvement actions.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations and other functions to evaluate processes, close gaps, analyze data and strengthen the QMS at the Creedmoor site.