Aerospace Quality Engineer I: Problem Solver

Pursuit Aerospace; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Stuart, FL is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support zero-defect initiatives across development and manufacturing programs. You will assist with inspections, non-conformance management, and quality process implementation in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, performing FAI, improving processes with PFMEA/ CAPA, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy (or 4+ years aerospace quality experience)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in future
• Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Responsibilities

• Support writing procedures, collect and analyze data
• Review customer orders, specs and drawings to ensure quality requirements are understood
• Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) and quality plans
• Support implementation of quality management system (AS9100, NADCAP)
• Inspect and test materials and finished products to meet quality standards
• Support MRB activities and disposition of non-conforming material
• Use PFMEA, MSA, and Control Plans to improve processes
• Participate in gage R&R studies and measurement system analysis
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement CAPA
• Assist supplier performance evaluations and supplier audits
• Provide flow-down of quality requirements to suppliers and purchasers
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement (5S, Kaizen, LEAN)
• Assist Quality Inspectors to ensure compliance with requirements
• Develop inspection standards and methods; support inspection and production teams
• Create and maintain quality documentation (manuals, procedures)
• Review travelers/routers for material needs and manufacturability
• Participate in corrective actions and supplier/customer quality communications

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

AS9100

Leadership

CAD

QMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

4+ years aerospace quality engineering experience

Tools

CAD

QMS

ERP software

CAPA tools

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in Stuart, FL is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support zero-defect initiatives across development and manufacturing programs. You will assist with inspections, non-conformance management, and quality process implementation in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, performing FAI, improving processes with PFMEA/ CAPA, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements.