Aerospace Quality Engineer - Drive Compliance & Innovation

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer for a direct hire role with an aerospace and defense client in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead quality improvements across design and manufacturing, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while leveraging QMS systems and dimensional inspection techniques.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in aerospace quality, AS9100, and First Article Inspections, with a Bachelor's in Engineering and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of quality engineering experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry is required.
• Must have 3+ years of experience with AS9100 standards and First Article Inspections in aerospace manufacturing.
• Must have the ability to compile inspection data and customer documentation packets.
• Ideal candidates will have experience with NADCAP certification processes and defense contract documentation.
• Ideal candidates will have the ability to interpret customer specifications and inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy is required.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet industry and customer standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits of components, processes, and products for regulatory and customer compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for quality issues and defects.
• Compile and submit data packages and inspection documentation for customer approval.
• Review and validate outgoing shipments for documentation accuracy and product quality.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide inspection methods and equipment selection.
• Create drawings and inspection reports for customer deliverables.
• Facilitate nonconformance investigations and collaborate with customer quality contacts.
• Support NADCAP certification efforts and manage inspection forms related to defense contracts.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure incoming material quality and resolve manufacturing concerns.
• Utilize optical scanning systems and manual tools for dimensional and visual inspections.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure gage compliance with internal and external standards.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain and update quality control plans, SOPs, and inspection documentation.
• Apply statistical process control methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100

First Article Inspection

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Documentation

Supplier liaison

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

NADCAP

Optical scanning

Gage calibration

Drawing interpretation

Job description

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer for a direct hire role with an aerospace and defense client in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead quality improvements across design and manufacturing, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while leveraging QMS systems and dimensional inspection techniques.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in aerospace quality, AS9100, and First Article Inspections, with a Bachelor's in Engineering and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.