Aerospace Quality Engineer: CI & Compliance

LHH; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization seeking a Quality Engineer – Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with rigorous customer and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, and suppliers to elevate product quality and process capability.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience, strong problem-solving skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with FAIR, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, RCA, and CAPA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and PO requirements to plan quality activities.
• Develop and maintain PPAP packages, FAIRs, control plans, and customer submissions.
• Support product launches, process changes, and quality planning with cross-functional teams.
• Lead investigations of nonconformances and customer concerns using structured problem solving.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and 8D/problem-solving.
• Facilitate MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Assist internal and external audits and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

FAIR

PPAP

8D Problem Solving

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization seeking a Quality Engineer – Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with rigorous customer and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, and suppliers to elevate product quality and process capability.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience, strong problem-solving skills, and