AS9100 Quality Engineer — Dimensional Metrology & Process Control

TekPro Engineering; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro Engineering in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer focused on dimensional metrology and process control. You will be the go-to resource for CMM programming and measurement strategy on the shop floor.

You will mine CMM and inspection data to spot trends, build control plans and PFMEAs, and lead 8D investigations to prevent repeat nonconformances while maintaining AS9100D.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Aerospace, precision machining, or high-precision environments preferred.
• Hands-on CMM programming and dimensional inspection expertise.
• Fluency in GD&T and interpreting complex drawings.
• Strong SPC, process capability, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with FAI/AS9102 and AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve CMM programming, troubleshooting, and inspection methods.
• Mine data to spot trends, variation, and emerging issues.
• Build and refine Control Plans, inspection plans, PFMEAs, and process docs.
• Use SPC and capability analysis to stabilize processes.
• Lead NCR/NCM/MRB investigations with containment and disposition.
• Apply 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D to find root causes and sustain actions.
• Implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce scrap and defects.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100D, AS13100, and customer requirements.

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional metrology

GD&T

SPC

Root-cause analysis

8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

CMMs

Job description

About the roleJoin a well-established precision manufacturing partner to the aerospace industry as a hands-on Quality Engineer focused on dimensional metrology and process control. You will be the go-to resource for CMM programming and measurement strategy, driving data-informed improvements that reduce variation, elevate product quality, and prevent repeat nonconformances. This is a floor-facing role—expect to spend significant time at the machines collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Inspection, and Quality leadership.What you will accomplishOwn and improve CMM programming, troubleshooting, and inspection methodologies; elevate measurement system capability.Mine CMM and inspection data to spot trends, variation, and signals of emerging manufacturing issues.Build and refine Control Plans, inspection plans, PFMEAs, and other process-control documentation.Use SPC, capability analysis, and statistical tools to stabilize processes and boost performance.Partner directly with Manufacturing and Engineering to eliminate quality issues at the source.Lead investigations for internal and customer nonconformances (NCR/NCM, MRB), including containment and disposition.Apply structured problem solving (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) to get to true root cause and sustain corrective actions.Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions that reduce scrap, rework, defects, and customer escapes.Maintain compliance with AS9100D, AS13100, customer requirements, and the company’s Quality Management System.What you bring7+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.Background in aerospace, precision machining, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.Proven, hands-on CMM programming and dimensional inspection experience.Fluency in GD&T and interpreting complex engineering drawings.Depth with SPC, process capability, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.Knowledge of FAI/AS9102 requirements and documentation.Strong understanding of AS9100 and aerospace quality expectations.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.Why this role mattersYour work ensures flight-critical components meet stringent aerospace standards on every lot, every time. If you thrive where data meets the shop floor—and where rigorous standards meet practical problem solving—you’ll have an outsized impact here.