Aerospace Quality Engineer – PFMEA & RCCA

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Engineering Department in Kinston, NC. You will contribute across the product lifecycle from development to manufacturing and support, ensuring quality, reliability, and safety standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and 3–5 years in aerospace or a related field with RCCA and strong technical writing skills. Travel about 5% domestically/internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace, quality, engineering, or a related role.
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Proficient in root cause corrective action (RCCA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company- or procured products and services.
• Perform problem‑solving: root cause analysis, recommend and support corrective actions to reduce or eliminate nonconformance to design specifications.
• Collaborate with the team to develop PFMEA and control plans.
• Provide review and analysis of quality system design to ensure integrity of decisions impacting products and services.
• Analyze contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standards.
• Evaluate and provide dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment.
• Conduct scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses.
• Test and approve products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems.
• Ensure processes incorporate configuration management and participate in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectives.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product quality.
• Support corrective action implementation to address nonconformance issues.
• Interface with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Utilize statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RCCA

Technical writing

English communication

Education

ABET‑accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Engineering Department in Kinston, NC. You will contribute across the product lifecycle from development to manufacturing and support, ensuring quality, reliability, and safety standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and 3–5 years in aerospace or a related field with RCCA and strong technical writing skills. Travel about 5% domestically/internationally.