Aerospace Quality Engineer I – Process Validation & FAIR

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join our growing aerospace manufacturing team. This role offers an early-career engineer the chance to develop expertise in aerospace quality systems, process validation, and continuous improvement within a hands-on environment.

You will work with experienced engineers and suppliers to drive quality plans, lead FAIR/PPAP activities, and ensure conformance to AS9100 and customer requirements. This is a path for growth in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, quality, or engineering experience.
• Experience supporting AS9102 FAIR, PPAP, and process validation.
• Experience with First Piece, In-Process, and Final Inspection.
• Familiarity with GD&T and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support qualification and validation of aerospace processes.
• Lead AS9102 FAIR, PPAP submissions, and validation activities.
• Develop quality plans aligning customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation.
• Review drawings, GD&T, and customer quality requirements.
• Participate in MRB, RCCA investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyse quality metrics to identify improvements.

Skills

AS9102 knowledge

GD&T understanding

Strong analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpret engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Mitutoyo systems

GOM software

Python

VBA

Excel

MS Office

Job description

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join our growing aerospace manufacturing team. This role offers an early-career engineer the chance to develop expertise in aerospace quality systems, process validation, and continuous improvement within a hands-on environment.

You will work with experienced engineers and suppliers to drive quality plans, lead FAIR/PPAP activities, and ensure conformance to AS9100 and customer requirements. This is a path for growth in a regulated industry.