Aerospace Quality Engineer: Audits & Improvement

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K plan with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program (varies by level)

Flexible working arrangements

9/80 schedule

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join onsite in Creedmoor, NC, ensuring aerospace products and processes comply with QMS and regulatory requirements.

You will develop internal audits, analyze data, and drive corrective actions across Quality, Engineering, and Operations. The role emphasizes AS9100, FAA regulations, ISO 9001 compliance, and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance or related discipline, or 3+ years of quality experience.
• Experience with AS9100 aerospace quality standards and FAA regulations.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards.
• Experience supporting or conducting internal, product, and process audits within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management within a highly regulated environment.
• Structured problem solving and root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, A3, Ishikawa/Fishbone.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with data evaluation and trend identification.
• Knowledge of data analysis software and statistical tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and effective prioritization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across functions.
• Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, systems, and quality methodologies.
• Commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, interpretation, and application of regulatory requirements, aerospace quality standards, and QMS requirements.
• Evaluate internal processes and systems through internal, product, and process audits.
• Develop and maintain the internal audit schedule and support planning and execution of the site’s internal audit program.
• Establish and support training activities to maintain a knowledgeable internal auditor pool.
• Identify, document, and communicate gaps related to external standards and audit findings.
• Partner with process owners and cross-functional teams to address audit findings and quality deficiencies.
• Lead structured root cause analysis activities and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Collect and review objective evidence to verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Analyze audit findings and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of improvements made to internal processes and quality systems.
• Support document control activities required for QMS compliance, including quality records.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain an effective Layered Process Audit (LPA) system.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other partners to promote compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

AS9100

FAA regulations

ISO 9001

Internal audits

Process audits

Risk management

Root cause analysis

8D / 5-Why / A3 / Ishikawa

Data analysis

Statistics

MS Office

Project management tools

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning agility

Attention to detail

QMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join onsite in Creedmoor, NC, ensuring aerospace products and processes comply with QMS and regulatory requirements.

You will develop internal audits, analyze data, and drive corrective actions across Quality, Engineering, and Operations. The role emphasizes AS9100, FAA regulations, ISO 9001 compliance, and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.