Aerospace Quality Engineer: QMS & Compliance Lead

Goodwin Recruiting; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Quality Engineer for a precision aerospace machining client in Elk Grove Village, IL. The role focuses on QMS administration, controlled documentation, and corrective actions, with collaboration across inspectors, machinists, and the Quality Manager to maintain qualification of products and processes.

The successful candidate will manage customer quality packages, translate drawings, track metrics, and support floor activities as needed, enabling continuous

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in Quality Engineering within machining, aerospace, or another regulated industry.
• AS9100 or ISO 9001 experience required; NADCAP a plus.
• Familiar with FAIRs, PPAPs, PSWs, SCARs, and customer quality reporting.
• Comfort using PC-based quality and documentation systems.
• GD&T fluency and drawing interpretation; willingness to floor as needed.
• Engineering/industrial engineering or related technical degree preferred.
• Stable tenure and strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the QMS, including procedures, controlled documents, work instructions, and revision control.
• Lead AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance, audit preparation, corrective actions, and documentation upkeep.
• Build and manage customer quality packages: FAIRs, PPAPs, PSWs, SCARs, and source inspection records.
• Translate engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specs into inspection plans and conformance documentation.
• Track quality metrics, trends, and CAPA closure in PC-based systems.
• Support production and inspection teams on the floor to resolve machining and process variation issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Quality Manager.

Skills

QMS management

Audits & CAPA

GD&T fluency

Documentation control

Cross-functional comms

Process improvement

MS Excel

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Quality Engineer for a precision aerospace machining client in Elk Grove Village, IL. The role focuses on QMS administration, controlled documentation, and corrective actions, with collaboration across inspectors, machinists, and the Quality Manager to maintain qualification of products and processes.

The successful candidate will manage customer quality packages, translate drawings, track metrics, and support floor activities as needed, enabling continuous