Engineer, Quality

Aar Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp in the United States is seeking an Engineer, Quality to lead supplier-performance reviews and drive continual improvement across quality systems. You will coordinate audits, analyze NCR data, and ensure conformance to AS9100/9110/9120 and FAA regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to manage corrective actions, and effective communication with suppliers and internal teams to maintain product quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in quality assurance.
• FAA I.A./Designee and ASQ CQA certifications are desirable.
• Minimum five years of quality assurance experience in aerospace.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; good written and verbal communication under stress.

Responsibilities

• Participate in measuring and monitoring supplier performance via NCR data.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and lead supplier performance meetings.
• Issue and follow up on internal and supplier corrective action requests.
• Validate product conformity to approved engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with suppliers' Quality departments on nonconforming products.
• Understand AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Support receiving, in-process, and final inspections to maintain quality.
• Provide RCCA for quality escapes and safety events as needed.
• Assist quality-system managers with ISO/AS/FAA documentation.
• Participate in internal, third-party, and customer audits.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in a related field

FAA/ASQ certifications (FAA I.A./Designee, CQA)

Job description

Job Description - Engineer, Quality (18938)

About Us:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is responsible for reviewing and addressing supplier performance and initiating continual conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and quality standards. Initiating and overseeing continual improvement events and corrective actions. The Quality Engineer must have experience and working knowledge with ISO 9001, AS 9100/9110/9120, FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 65, 145 and EASA, as well as US Department of Defense regulations (FARs, DLADs, DFARs, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates as key team member in the measuring and monitoring aspect of supplier performance by ensuring accurate data is maintained in the Non Conformance Reporting (NCR) system for Product Conformity and On-Time Delivery systems are in place for tracking, reporting and maintaining supplier performance; including supplier development and improvement actions.
• Ability to create power point presentations and hold meetings in relation to supplier performance.
• Issue, maintain and follow-up on internal and supplier Corrective Action Requests.
• Ability to validate product conformity to approved engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with suppliers Quality departments to disposition nonconforming product.
• Thorough understanding of First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102.
• Thorough understanding of surplus parts traceability requirements.
• Supports receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities and/or personnel to ensure product quality is maintained.
• Provides investigation and RCCA for quality escapes, aircraft damage events and safety issues for business units, as required.
• Assist business unit quality system managers to construct, write and revise quality/safety system related document to support business needs (ISO, AS, FAA, etc.).
• Participate in the planning, execution, and follow up of Internal Audits
• Participate in the execution, and follow up of 3rd party and Customer Audits
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• FAA Inspection Authorization, FAA Designee and ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification desired.
• Minimum five years quality assurance experience or equivalent in aerospace manufacturing and/or maintenance operations required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be at ease with oral and written communications under stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR OEM Supply uses E-Verify to confirm applicants’ eligibility and must have US person status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job

Primary Location

United States

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.