Aerospace Quality Lead: FAI, PPAP & AS9100 Expert

Michael Page; Delta (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for a precision aerospace machining client. The role leads quality systems, drives root cause analysis, CAPA, and customer quality initiatives to ensure high-spec components meet stringent standards.

You will partner with Engineering and Operations to sustain AS9100 compliance, support FAI/PPAP, and work with suppliers to improve quality and process capability across complex programs for critical aerospace platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, PPAP and 8D problem solving.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and support CMM measurement.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve quality.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP submissions.
• Perform structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why) and implement CAPAs.
• Support AS9100, ITAR, and CMMC compliance; audit readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality and supplier development.
• Be the technical quality resource for measurement systems and GD&T.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce scrap and rework.
• Partner with Eng, Manufacturing, Operations to address quality challenges.
• Analyze quality data to identify process improvements and risk reductions.

Skills

Aerospace QA

AS9100 knowledge

8D / root cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

CMM measurement systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM software

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for a precision aerospace machining client. The role leads quality systems, drives root cause analysis, CAPA, and customer quality initiatives to ensure high-spec components meet stringent standards.

You will partner with Engineering and Operations to sustain AS9100 compliance, support FAI/PPAP, and work with suppliers to improve quality and process capability across complex programs for critical aerospace platforms.