Aerospace Quality Engineer: Root Cause & Improvement

Accelera Staffing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our aerospace-quality team. You will manage quality systems, drive improvements, and supervise material disposition processes to maintain high standards of product quality.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), AS9100 compliance, and supplier oversight, with extensive use of GD&T and measurement tools. Minimum 5 years in aerospace quality engineering with AS9100 experience is required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred, but equivalent practical/technical background considered.
• ASQ certification is a strong advantage.
• GD&T ANSI Y14.5 proficiency required.
• Experience using height gauges and calipers.
• Advanced use of 8D, 5-Why, fishbone diagrams and PFMEA.
• MS Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years as Quality Engineer in aerospace/manufacturing with AS9100 experience; FAA repair stations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary clients on quality metrics, improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Execute root cause investigations to ensure timely resolution and verify corrective actions.
• Define and track KPIs, document monthly progress, initiate corrective actions when targets are not met.
• Drive process improvements by analyzing defect data to refine inspection plans and quality procedures.
• Oversee material review and disposition, issuing corrective actions for internal and external suppliers.
• Assist inspection staff with technical guidance, inspection plan development, and AS9102 First Article Inspection docs.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits, including FAA and AS9100 registrar audits.
• Support engineering projects with product testing, verification, qualification, and technical reporting.
• Contribute to supplier oversight and incoming materials qualification.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Engineering background

ASQ Certification advantage

GD&T ANSI Y14.5

Measurement tools (height gages, calip

8D, 5-Why, fishbone, PFMEA

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,

AS9100 knowledge

FAA repair stations experience

Education

Engineering degree

ASQ Certification

Tools

Height gauges

Calipers

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelera Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our aerospace-quality team. You will manage quality systems, drive improvements, and supervise material disposition processes to maintain high standards of product quality.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), AS9100 compliance, and supplier oversight, with extensive use of GD&T and measurement tools. Minimum 5 years in aerospace quality engineering with AS9100 experience is required.