Aerospace Quality Engineer - Supplier & FAA Compliance

Superior Air Parts; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

100% 401(k) company match, subject to

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Superior Air Parts is seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Engineer to support supplier quality, product inspection, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement within our FAA-regulated aircraft-engine parts business.

The Quality Engineer monitors and resolves quality-performance issues, coordinates supplier corrective actions and helps ensure that internal processes and externally supplied products meet engineering, customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience with precision inspection equipment.
• Experience running and programming CMM programs to inspect manufactured parts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and process-improvement skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, internal departments and regulatory representatives.
• Knowledge of castings and forgings.
• Knowledge of surface-finishing, plating and coating processes.
• Experience working with FAA regulations.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming receiving, first-piece and final inspections to verify compliance with internal, supplier, engineering and customer requirements.
• Review supplier First Article Inspection reports in accordance with AS9102.
• Issue, monitor and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
• Evaluate root-cause and corrective-action responses to reduce or prevent recurring quality issues.
• Lead and participate in supplier audits to evaluate compliance, manufacturing capability and quality risk.
• Monitor supplier and internal quality-performance metrics.
• Develop and manage recovery or Return to Green plans for quality-performance issues.
• Identify supplier risks and coordinate actions to reduce those risks.
• Communicate key product characteristics and technical requirements to suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to establish appropriate manufacturing and process controls.
• Support the development of defect-free, on-time products.
• Initiate and participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, processes and cost.
• Serve as a liaison with the FAA and other applicable regulatory authorities.
• Provide quality-related guidance and mentoring to suppliers and internal team members.
• Coordinate day-to-day Quality operations and support Quality personnel in the Director's absence.
• Escalate matters that require management review or approval.
• Travel to supplier or business locations as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

12 years quality experience in place of degree

Tools

CMM programming

Coordinate measuring machines

Precision inspection equipment

Job description

Superior Air Parts is seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Engineer to support supplier quality, product inspection, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement within our FAA-regulated aircraft-engine parts business.

The Quality Engineer monitors and resolves quality-performance issues, coordinates supplier corrective actions and helps ensure that internal processes and externally supplied products meet engineering, customer and regulatory requirements.