Manufacturing Quality Support engineer – Aerospace

Net2Source (N2S); Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Support engineer for aerospace product development and manufacturing. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to resolve quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

The candidate will read blueprints, develop inspection criteria, and perform precise mechanical/electrical inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in Aerospace industry.
• Hands-on inspection of electronic/mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Apply procedures, specs, and standards in work.
• Develop and apply inspection criteria for processes and assemblies.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, supply chain to address non-conformances.
• Perform measurements using scales, calipers, and gauges.
• Prepare reports and data analysis for quality reviews.
• Support new product introduction with project quality plans and witness-points.
• Deliver quality products as part of cross-functional teams.
• Lead or assist on initiatives at client sites.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & reports

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Quality Support engineer – Aerospace

Location: Rutland VT 05701 , Cincinnati OH (45241 and 45069)

Term: Contract

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting quality assurance activities related to product development and manufacturing, will have to work cross-functionally to resolve quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement. Ensures compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics


• Read, understand, and apply written work instructions, procedures, specifications, and standards


• Ensure regulatory, procedural, and contractual requirements are fulfilled during product development / introduction phases through proper development and application of inspection criteria


• Create inspection criteria for in-process and final inspection for in-process components and assemblies based on requirements from blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written specifications


• Work with cross functional teams (production, engineering, quality, supply chain, receiving inspection as examples) to address and resolve non conformances.


• Understanding of dimensional and visual inspection methods on a wide variety of electrical/mechanical components, materials, and supplies against drawings and quality instructions for damage and defects


• Review and approve drawings and work instructions (as required)


• Demonstrate capability in performing mechanical measurements using scales, calipers, and gauges


• Prepare reports/pivot tables by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data


• Establish and execute project quality plan, witness-points, and quality records for compliance in new product introduction process


• Work for continuous improvement in processes and execution


• Deliver quality products as part of a cross-functional team.


• Identify needs/causes/trends, present analysis of research, develop and communicate potential resolutions.


• Ensure Lessons Learned are taken into account for new proposals and programs


• Witness and audit hardware and software development process to plans and procedures to ensure compliance.


• Responsible for communicating regular updates to Client Manager about client engagement – Weekly & Monthly formal updates


• Work in collaboration with larger teams based on site at client offices


• Should be able to train and lead initiatives or team in expanded capacity at Client

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related technical field.


• Experience in Aerospace industry


• Significant hands‑on experience with inspection of electronic, mechanical, and/or electro‑mechanical components and assemblies


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills


• Strong oral, written communication skills, excellent customer relationship building skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to provide assistance or direction to other personnel, as needed


• Experience with aerospace industry standards AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145 (APQP)


• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously


• Expertise in standard Microsoft Office programs


• Understanding of root cause & corrective action methods


• Proven analytical and organizational abilities


• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact


• Experience reviewing / generating FAIs in accordance with AS9102


• Quality Inspector/Auditor experience is a plus