Aerospace Quality Engineer: CAPA & Process Improvement

Standard Aero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Life & AD&D Insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement across FAA Part 145, AS9110 compliance, and quality systems. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce defects and improve process capability.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving (8D, DMAIC), CAPA, risk assessment, PFMEA, and training across teams, with opportunities for Lean Six Sigma and certification participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5 years in aerospace, aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or a highly regulated industry.
• 5 years supporting FAA Part 145, AS9110, AS9100, military, or commercial aerospace operations preferred.
• 5 years demonstrating experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Drive cross-functional CAPA activities, ensuring timely implementation and effectiveness validation.
• Analyze quality escapes, audit findings, customer complaints, defects, and trends to identify systemic improvements.
• Reduce rework, scrap, escapes, and test failures through data-driven quality initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, risk assessments, control plans, and other risk mitigation tools.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Risk Management

Statistical Analysis

Process Improvement

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

Control Plans

Poka-Yoke

Job description

StandardAero in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement across FAA Part 145, AS9110 compliance, and quality systems. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce defects and improve process capability.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving (8D, DMAIC), CAPA, risk assessment, PFMEA, and training across teams, with opportunities for Lean Six Sigma and certification participation.