Aerospace Quality Engineer – FAI, CAPA & QMS Leader

LightPath Technologies Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LightPath Technologies Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product quality, process excellence, and continuous improvement across the full manufacturing lifecycle.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with customer requirements and QMS. Responsibilities include leading FAI per AS9102, developing inspection plans, driving CAPA/MRB activities, and performing data analysis to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in quality engineering or QA.
• Proven track record resolving quality issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality requirements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and ensure AS9102 compliance.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Manage CAPA, CARs, PARs, and SCARs with effective closure verification.
• Coordinate MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Drive scrap reduction and continuous improvement via data analysis and problem solving.
• Support PPAP documentation and PPAP submissions as required.
• Assist with ISO 9001 and AS9100 audits and gap assessments.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve product quality.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

SPC

PFMEA

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

GD&T

MRB

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

LightPath Technologies Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product quality, process excellence, and continuous improvement across the full manufacturing lifecycle.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with customer requirements and QMS. Responsibilities include leading FAI per AS9102, developing inspection plans, driving CAPA/MRB activities, and performing data analysis to identify trends and implement corrective actions.