QA Engineer

recruitAbility; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

recruitAbility is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to support manufacturing operations in Marlborough, MA. The role partners with Manufacturing Engineering, inspection, purchasing, and production teams to ensure aerospace hardware is manufactured, inspected, tested, and documented to strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years in quality or manufacturing engineering within aerospace, with hands-on inspection experience, root-cause analysis, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of quality/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing background with hands-on inspections.
• AS9100/ISO 9001 systems knowledge and corrective actions.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing specs.
• Bachelor's in Engineering; ITAR 'S. Person' status required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fabrication, inspection, and test methods with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Lead non-conformance investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Oversee materials processes like coatings, epoxies, and chemicals.
• Ensure quality processes comply with AS9100/ISO 9001 and audits.
• Review drawings and inspection records; support hand-on inspections.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Our client is a premier innovator in high-reliability technology solutions, delivering advanced components and mission-critical hardware for the aerospace and defense sectors. Known for driving engineering excellence, they develop cutting-edge systems designed to perform in the world's most demanding operational environments.

They are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to support their manufacturing operations in Marlborough, MA. This role works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, inspection, purchasing, and production teams to ensure aerospace hardware is manufactured, inspected, tested, and documented to strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate goes beyond desk-side documentation to work directly with hardware, participate in physical inspections, lead non-conformance investigations, identify root causes, and drive effective corrective actions.

What YOU get to DO at this innovative company:

• Process & Test Development: Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and approve fabrication, inspection, and test methods for aerospace hardware.
• Root-Cause & Non-Conformance Leadership: Lead non-conformance investigations using structured root-cause analysis tools (such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D) alongside engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams.
• Specialized Materials Oversight: Apply quality principles to specialized manufacturing operations involving polymerics, epoxies, coatings, chemicals, and related processes.
• Standards & Audit Compliance: Ensure all quality processes adhere strictly to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards while supporting internal, customer, and external audits.
• Hands-On Inspection & Review: Review technical drawings, schematics, and inspection records, performing or supporting hands-on hardware inspections whenever needed.
• Supply Chain & Customer Interface: Partner with Purchasing to flow down quality requirements to suppliers, and interface directly with customers on quality-related issues.
• Continuous Improvement & Metrics: Track, report, and analyze Quality metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

What YOU NEED to SUCCEED in this role:

• Experience: 2–4+ years of dedicated Quality Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Industry & Materials Expertise: Proven background in aerospace manufacturing, with hands-on experience involving polymerics, epoxies, coatings, or chemical processes.
• Quality Standards & Root Cause: Functional knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 systems, paired with proven experience in non-conformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Technical Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
• Education & Compliance: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent relevant experience). Must hold S. Person status as required by ITAR regulations.

What is in it for YOU?

• Competitive base pay package.
• Professional career growth in a growing aerospace environment.
• A collaborative, quality-focused manufacturing culture.