Aerospace Quality Engineer - NPI, CAPA & Audits

Actalent; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Whippany, NJ. You will ensure products and processes meet regulatory and customer requirements while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes CAPA execution, FAIs per AS9102, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment. Onsite work with exposure to aerospace/defense quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering or related technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering/manufacturing.
• Hands-on CAPA experience and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with FAIs and AS9102 requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100/IATF or similar standards.

Responsibilities

• Review changes to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Lead QA activities in NPI, supplier audits, and continuous improvement.
• Perform CAPAs and root-cause analysis for product/process issues.
• Manage documentation for audits and build/ test documentation changes.
• Support supplier qualification, MRB dispositions, and NOEs/SCARs.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

FAI

Process Capability

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

SPC

CAPA

Control Plans

MSA

PPAP

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Whippany, NJ. You will ensure products and processes meet regulatory and customer requirements while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes CAPA execution, FAIs per AS9102, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment. Onsite work with exposure to aerospace/defense quality systems.