Precision Quality Engineer – Aerospace & Defense (On-Site)

Legacy Placement Partners; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Placement Partners in Shawnee, Kansas, is hiring a Quality Engineer for an aerospace/defense manufacturing partner.

This hands-on role combines quality engineering, inspection, supplier quality, and continuous improvement. You will investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards.

The position is full-time and on-site with a base salary of $90,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and dimensional inspections with precision measuring tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Investigate nonconforming material and supplier quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and 8D.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to improve quality performance.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support audits and QMS compliance.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree or related technical degree

Tools

GD&T

5 Whys

Fishbone diagrams

8D

CMM inspection

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

ISO 9001

AS9100

Job description

Legacy Placement Partners in Shawnee, Kansas, is hiring a Quality Engineer for an aerospace/defense manufacturing partner.

This hands-on role combines quality engineering, inspection, supplier quality, and continuous improvement. You will investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards.

The position is full-time and on-site with a base salary of $90,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience.