Aerospace Quality Engineer: FAI & Precision Inspections

Beehive Industries, LLC; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life, disability from

401(k) with company match

Equity in Beehive Industries

Job summary

Beehive Industries, located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing operations with inspection, data collection, and quality-system execution to meet AS9100 requirements. You will work with Manufacturing and senior Quality Engineers on FAI, in‑process inspections, and continuous improvement in a CNC machining environment.

The role requires 2+ years in quality/manufacturing, AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity, and strong GD&T and inspection tool

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering-related roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or precision machining environment preferred.
• Exposure to AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems preferred.
• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace or manufacturing quality strongly beneficial.
• Working knowledge of quality inspection principles and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Basic experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) processes (AS9102).
• Exposure to SPC concepts including basic control charts and data tracking.
• Basic experience or exposure to CMM operation and inspection software (PC‑DMIS or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and inspection work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to follow procedures, standard work, and quality system requirements consistently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using manual tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators.
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities per AS9102.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply basic GD&T principles to inspections.
• Record, organize, and report inspection data for quality reports.
• Support development and maintenance of inspection plans and quality docs.
• Assist with SPC data collection and basic control charts.
• Support CMM inspection activities including setup and PC‑DMIS usage.
• Identify and document nonconforming material using NCRs.
• Contribute to root cause analysis with data collection and basic tools.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain calibration records and QA documentation.
• Support internal audits and readiness activities.
• Use MS Office and quality systems for reporting.
• Maintain clean, safe inspection environment per EHS.
• Follow all policies and quality system requirements.
• Seek opportunities to grow toward independent inspection planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PC‑DMIS

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Beehive Industries, located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing operations with inspection, data collection, and quality-system execution to meet AS9100 requirements. You will work with Manufacturing and senior Quality Engineers on FAI, in‑process inspections, and continuous improvement in a CNC machining environment.

The role requires 2+ years in quality/manufacturing, AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity, and strong GD&T and inspection tool