Aerospace Quality Systems Engineer: Drive QMS Excellence

Mason; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason is seeking a Quality System Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS). This role ensures compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements while coordinating training, documentation, audits, and corrective actions across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

The ideal candidate will drive process discipline, manage QMS records, and support external audits, registrar activities, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace quality systems within an AS9100 environment.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001, and customer-specific aerospace requirements.
• Experience administering QMS documentation, control, revision management, and records retention.
• Experience planning and conducting internal QMS and process audits and supporting external audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and applicable requirements.
• Develop, revise, and control QMS procedures, work instructions, forms, process maps, and quality records.
• Coordinate corrective improvements with process owners and monitor effectiveness.
• Administer document changes, approvals, and retention controls.
• Develop and maintain training matrices and records aligned with job functions and requirements.
• Lead internal QMS audits and support external audits.

Skills

QMS documentation

Internal audits

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Equivalent education and experience considered

Tools

QT9

ERP

PLM

Electronic document systems

Training management systems

Job description

Mason is seeking a Quality System Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS). This role ensures compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements while coordinating training, documentation, audits, and corrective actions across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

The ideal candidate will drive process discipline, manage QMS records, and support external audits, registrar activities, and ongoing