Aerospace Quality Engineer - CMM & PPAP Specialist

ACME CAREERS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACME Industries MFG, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance across two precision CNC facilities, manage customer PPM performance, and drive PPAP submissions and control plans.

You will develop FMEAs, coordinate AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 compliance, conduct internal audits, and partner with suppliers to resolve nonconformances, with a focus on continuous improvement and robust quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3-5+ years of quality engineering in precision machining, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.
• Hands-on CMM experience: operation, programming, inspection plans (PC-DMIS or equivalent).
• Strong command of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 for inspection planning.
• Experience developing control plans, FMEAs, and PPAP submissions.
• Working knowledge of AS9100D or ISO 9001:2015; audit experience.
• Experience with SPC tools and Cp/Cpk analyses.
• 8D or structured problem-solving experience; root cause to closure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities across assigned programs and two facilities.
• Own customer PPM performance, first article and PPAP submissions, and control plan development.
• Develop and maintain FMEAs and inspection criteria before production.
• Ensure AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 compliance; support internal audits.
• Collaborate with suppliers on corrective actions and supplier quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-driven quality initiatives on the shop floor.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

8D problem solving

Customer communication

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Materials Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

PC-DMIS

Minitab

Job description

ACME Industries MFG, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance across two precision CNC facilities, manage customer PPM performance, and drive PPAP submissions and control plans.

You will develop FMEAs, coordinate AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 compliance, conduct internal audits, and partner with suppliers to resolve nonconformances, with a focus on continuous improvement and robust quality systems.