Aerospace Quality Engineer: RCA, Audits & Calibration

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group, LLC in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support a fast-paced aerospace-focused manufacturing environment. You will help ensure regulatory compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap MPI, and customer requirements while improving operational performance and quality.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and works across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Aerospace, defense, precision machining, or highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, Root Cause Analysis methodologies, Corrective Action systems, Capability studies, Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience leading cross-functional investigations and problem-solving teams
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage nonconforming material investigations and MRB processes.
• Coordinate internal and customer quality investigations and responses.
• Maintain site calibration system and ensure equipment traceability.
• Support audits for AS9100, ISO9001, Nadcap and customer requirements.
• Drive manufacturing quality improvements and supplier quality actions.
• Utilize SAP for quality data, traceability, and reporting.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action

Quality Assurance

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

SAP experience

GD&T reading

MS Office

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Apex Tool Group, LLC in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support a fast-paced aerospace-focused manufacturing environment. You will help ensure regulatory compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap MPI, and customer requirements while improving operational performance and quality.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and works across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality.