Aerospace Quality Engineer: RCCA & QMS Leader

Spire; Glasgow (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Educational assistance program

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Time off policy

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Spire is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen the quality of our operational processes and outputs. This role emphasizes RCCA-driven improvements, supplier quality management, and compliance with AS9100 standards.

You will conduct audits, validate engineering changes, and help maintain QMS documentation to support continuous improvement and regulatory requirements. Hybrid work with in-office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• HND in an engineering discipline is required.
• Proven quality engineering experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong RCCA skills with 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, and Pareto analysis.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive RCCA to resolve non-conformances in cleanroom and on satellites.
• Manage supplier nonconformances and report supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain QMS documentation for continuous improvement and compliance.
• Conduct internal audits per AS9100 and participate in supplier audits.
• Support ECN validation and implementation for spacecraft changes.
• Assist in creating/modifying QCNs, workflows, and work instructions.
• Support calibration and inspection activities to ensure quality of incoming goods.
• Contribute to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Assurance

RCCA expertise

AS9100 knowledge

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

HND in Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Spire is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen the quality of our operational processes and outputs. This role emphasizes RCCA-driven improvements, supplier quality management, and compliance with AS9100 standards.

You will conduct audits, validate engineering changes, and help maintain QMS documentation to support continuous improvement and regulatory requirements. Hybrid work with in-office presence three days per week.