Aerospace Quality Engineering Manager - Structures

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Wichita (KS); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Quality Engineering Manager specializing in aerospace structures. You will lead a team to ensure product and process compliance with industry standards like AS9100 and FAA, manage structural quality activities, and drive continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of aerospace experience and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field. This role is office-based in Wichita, Kansas and offers significant opportunities for leadership in quality assurance.

Formación

• 10+ years of aerospace structures quality or manufacturing experience required.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, FAA Part 21 and structural conformity requirements.
• Experience leading QE teams or complex cross-functional quality initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a QE team focused on aircraft structural components.
• Ensure product and process compliance with AS9100 and FAA/EASA requirements.
• Oversee FAI, structural inspection planning, and NDI/NDT coordination.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for structural defects.
• Partner with Design Engineering on structural qualification and risk mitigation.
• Track quality performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Aerospace structures expertise

Quality Engineering team leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Root cause analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering

Descripción del empleo

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Quality Engineering Manager specializing in aerospace structures. You will lead a team to ensure product and process compliance with industry standards like AS9100 and FAA, manage structural quality activities, and drive continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of aerospace experience and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field. This role is office-based in Wichita, Kansas and offers significant opportunities for leadership in quality assurance.