Aerospace Quality Engineer - Supplier Performance & Audits

AAR Corp; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑me

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

AAR Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer, Aerospace, to uphold supplier performance, drive continual improvement, and ensure compliance with ISO/AS/FAA standards.

The role is based at our Wood Dale, IL headquarters with a planned relocation to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart in 2027. The engineer will manage NCR data, drive CAPA, support audits, and contribute to product conformity and supplier quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Supplier performance data is tracked in NCR system.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100/9110/9120 and FAA/DOD regulations.
• Ability to create presentations and lead supplier meetings.

Responsibilities

• Measures and reports supplier performance through NCR data.
• Initiates corrective actions and CAPA.
• Conducts internal audits for regulatory compliance.
• Validates product conformity to drawings and specs.
• Coordinates with supplier quality departments for disposition.
• Understands AS9102 FAI and traceability requirements.
• Supports receiving, in-process and final inspections.
• Delivers RCCA for quality issues and safety events.
• Assists in documenting quality systems (ISO/AS/FAA).
• Participates in internal and external audits.

Skills

Supplier performance

NCR data

PowerPoint

Corrective Actions

Product conformity

Supplier coordination

AS9102 FAI

Traceability

Inspection support

RCCA

Audits

Quality documentation

FAA/ISO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

FAA Inspection Authorization

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

Job description

AAR Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer, Aerospace, to uphold supplier performance, drive continual improvement, and ensure compliance with ISO/AS/FAA standards.

The role is based at our Wood Dale, IL headquarters with a planned relocation to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart in 2027. The engineer will manage NCR data, drive CAPA, support audits, and contribute to product conformity and supplier quality initiatives.