Aerospace Quality Engineer II – Onsite in KS

Actalent; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

PTO

Holiday

401(K)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer II in the Kansas City area, onsite in Olathe, KS, to support aerospace and defense electronics quality activities. The role covers FAIRs, source inspections, QCIs, audits, and continuous improvement within AS9100/ISO 9001 frameworks.

You will work with cross-functional teams, maintain procedures, and contribute to KPI reporting while growing expertise in aerospace quality practices and standards.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to participate in structured root cause analysis activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interaction across departments.
• High attention to detail and strong accuracy in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to learn and apply quality tools, FAIR requirements, and inspection methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, data analysis, and reporting.
• Exposure to ERP or MES systems, with the ability to navigate and use these tools to support quality activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams under guidance and supervision.
• Commitment to learning quality standards, customer requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations in alignment with ADA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and related documentation to verify that new or modified products meet specified requirements.
• Support customer source inspections by preparing comprehensive documentation packages and coordinating required quality information.
• Review sales orders to confirm quality requirements and generate clear, accurate Quality Control Instructions (QCIs) for production and inspection teams.
• Participate in internal investigations and support structured root cause and corrective action activities to address product and process nonconformances.
• Update and maintain quality procedures, forms, and inspection criteria to reflect current standards, customer requirements, and best practices.
• Support training on workmanship standards and quality requirements to ensure consistent understanding and application across teams.
• Assist in preparing basic quality metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and trend charts to monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support internal audits and nonconformance reviews to verify compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams under guidance and supervision to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Perform other quality-related duties as required and assigned to support overall quality system effectiveness.

Skills

AS9100/ISO9001

Drawings interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

FAIR requirements

MS Office

ERP/MES systems

Team collaboration

ADA compliance

Quality tools

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related engineering field

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer II in the Kansas City area, onsite in Olathe, KS, to support aerospace and defense electronics quality activities. The role covers FAIRs, source inspections, QCIs, audits, and continuous improvement within AS9100/ISO 9001 frameworks.

You will work with cross-functional teams, maintain procedures, and contribute to KPI reporting while growing expertise in aerospace quality practices and standards.