Aerospace Quality Engineer - QMS & CAPA Leader

American Flowform and Machining; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

American Flowform and Machining seeks a Quality Engineer to support and improve the QMS, ensure product conformity, and drive corrective actions in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Suppliers to maintain AS9100 compliance and satisfy customer requirements.

The role emphasizes problem solving, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction, with hands-on quality oversight across machining, flow forming, and inspection activities. U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, machining, forging, or manufacturing quality environment preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with corrective actions and root cause analysis required.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to ITAR/EAR-regulated data.

Responsibilities

• QMS & Compliance: Support compliance with AS9100D, customer requirements, and internal procedures; participate in audits and ensure quality records are audit-ready.
• Production & Process Control: Provide floor-level quality support for machining, forming, assembly, and inspection; review routes and travelers for process compliance.
• Root Cause & CAPA: Investigate nonconforming material, support MRB activities, lead 5-Why, Fishbone, and process mapping; manage CAPA.
• Metrology & Inspection Support: Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T; support gage calibration systems and assist with CMM programming and improvements.
• Supplier & Customer Interface: Act as a point of contact for quality issues; support supplier oversight and SCARs.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Track and report key quality metrics; develop dashboards for management reviews and drive improvements.

Skills

Quality management

AS9100 familiarity

Root cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

ERP/QMS systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/QMS software

Job description

American Flowform and Machining seeks a Quality Engineer to support and improve the QMS, ensure product conformity, and drive corrective actions in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Suppliers to maintain AS9100 compliance and satisfy customer requirements.

The role emphasizes problem solving, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction, with hands-on quality oversight across machining, flow forming, and inspection activities. U.S.