Aerospace Quality Engineer - Process & Reliability

Actalent; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate inspection, analyze non-conformances, and drive corrective actions in an aerospace manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with internal QA teams, engineers, and customers to improve process reliability, lead validation projects, and communicate complex data clearly. This onsite role requires travel and adherence to aerospace quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 35 years of related manufacturing/quality experience; at least 3 years in QE.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• AS9100 quality management knowledge.
• Hands-on with FAIR, PPAP, and non-conformance corrective actions.
• Supplier quality and customer-facing experience.
• Proficiency in APQP and quality assurance methodologies.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• GR&R familiarity.
• CATIA and Enovia DMU experience.
• Analytical and communication skills in teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily product and document inspection activities.
• Analyze and troubleshoot technical specifications and non-conformance issues.
• Identify non-conformance problems and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and validation procedures for quality issues.
• Collaborate with QA teams, quality representatives, sales, and customers.
• Monitor quality metrics and data trends for improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for processes.
• Travel domestically and globally as needed to support activities.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Dimensional inspection

Communication with customers

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

Enovia DMU

FAIR

PPAP

Job description

Actalent in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate inspection, analyze non-conformances, and drive corrective actions in an aerospace manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with internal QA teams, engineers, and customers to improve process reliability, lead validation projects, and communicate complex data clearly. This onsite role requires travel and adherence to aerospace quality standards.