Aerospace Quality Engineer – First Article & Audit Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Quality Engineer with emphasis in First Article Inspection in an aerospace manufacturing setting. The role focuses on administering quality systems, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

The candidate will lead audit activities, manage NCRs, review customer specifications, and maintain calibration and ITAR controls. Requires 5+ years in aerospace QA, leadership experience, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• 3+ years proven leadership of effective teams.
• AS9100 & NADCAP systems & audits experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace painting and chemical processing.
• Knowledge of measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Able to read, analyze and interpret blueprints and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and control aerospace quality systems; update procedures as needed.
• Enforce quality policies and stay current with ISO updates.
• Plan and perform audits, including pre-audit planning and post-audit follow-up.
• Review and approve work plans to meet customer PO and drawings.
• Review NCRs and coordinate with applicable business units.
• Implement supplier/spec requirements per OEMs and revisions.
• Create internal quality documents and NCRs per drawings.
• Conduct gap analyses to align processes with customer requirements.
• Create PCRs when specifications revisions impact product.
• Support Calibration APE software and QA tooling backups.
• Manage ITAR parts.

Skills

Quality experience

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Quality Engineer with emphasis in First Article Inspection in an aerospace manufacturing setting. The role focuses on administering quality systems, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

The candidate will lead audit activities, manage NCRs, review customer specifications, and maintain calibration and ITAR controls. Requires 5+ years in aerospace QA, leadership experience, and a Bachelor’s degree.