Aerospace Quality Engineer - Compliance & Audits Lead

M-Works Search; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary annual bonus opportunity

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Direct exposure to executive leadership

Job summary

A precision aerospace manufacturer located in Elmhurst, Illinois, is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to elevate quality performance within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and lead internal and external audits. This role offers competitive salary ranging from $90,000–$110,000, along with benefits such as a 401(k) plan and direct exposure to executive leadership. The candidate should have over 2 years of experience in aerospace quality engineering and a strong go-getter mindset.

Qualifications

• Greater than 2 years of experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing quality.
• Strong internal auditing experience required.
• AS9100 experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal auditing practices and support audit readiness.
• Drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and responses.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing quality

Internal auditing

AS9100 compliance

Customer quality complaint investigation

Leadership presence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

A precision aerospace manufacturer located in Elmhurst, Illinois, is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to elevate quality performance within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and lead internal and external audits. This role offers competitive salary ranging from $90,000–$110,000, along with benefits such as a 401(k) plan and direct exposure to executive leadership. The candidate should have over 2 years of experience in aerospace quality engineering and a strong go-getter mindset.