Aerospace Quality Engineer: Drive Precision & Compliance

Design Hire; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire is seeking a Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturing environment in Wichita, KS. You will partner with manufacturing and quality professionals to strengthen product and process performance and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining the QMS, coordinating audits, conducting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement across shop floor quality activities and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Machine Shop Quality Engineering and precision manufacturing operations.
• Background in QA and Supplier Quality, including Supplier Quality Oversight.
• Knowledge of SPC, Sampling, and quality measurement techniques.
• Understanding of QMS Process Optimization and quality certification requirements.
• Familiarity with Machining and Electrical manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD/PLM tools such as Enovia and CATIA.
• Knowledge of BAC5114 preferred.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while supporting compliance with AS9100, aerospace quality requirements, and applicable aerospace/governmental regulations.
• Coordinate internal, external, and supplier audits, including audit scheduling, documentation, findings, corrective follow-up, and Audit Program Management.
• Investigate quality escapes through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develop Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPA).
• Establish and maintain Quality & Inspection Plans, supporting Manufacturing Quality Control, Inspection Processes, Process Control, and Shop Floor Quality activities.
• Review quality metrics and trends through Data-Driven Analysis, supporting Continuous Improvement, Management Review Presentations, and Audit & Inspection Performance Reporting.

Skills

Machine Shop QA

Supplier Quality

SPC & Sampling

QMS Optimization

Machining & Electrical Processes

Documentation & Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

BAC5114

Tools

CATIA

Enovia

Job description

Design Hire is seeking a Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturing environment in Wichita, KS. You will partner with manufacturing and quality professionals to strengthen product and process performance and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining the QMS, coordinating audits, conducting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement across shop floor quality activities and data-driven reporting.