Quality Assurance

Actalent; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer – Aerospace Compliance and Audit to develop and maintain quality policies for FAA, AS9100, ISO 9000. The role leads audits, drives corrective actions, and ensures regulatory compliance across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier interfaces.

You will analyze data, communicate findings to stakeholders, and continuously improve the quality management system while upholding high standards in a fast-paced, global aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace quality standards AS9100/ISO9000.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements and compliance practices.
• Hands-on audits in regulated environments.
• Strong CAPA and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Data analysis for quality decisions and improvements.
• Customer-facing quality/engineering experience with clear communication.
• Understanding of aerospace quality engineering principles.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• High attention to detail and precise documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies aligned with FAA, AS9100, and ISO 9000 standards.
• Plan, conduct, and document internal and external audits for ongoing compliance.
• Lead corrective action activities including root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness.
• Interpret regulatory and customer requirements to ensure compliant processes.
• Perform data and requirements analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support FAA compliance activities and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Serve as a customer-facing quality representative and communicate status clearly.
• Support and improve the quality management system per AS9100 and ISO 9000.
• Promote culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

AS9100/ISO9000

FAA compliance

Quality audits

CAPA/Root cause

Data analysis

Customer facing

Quality engineering

Cross-functional

Regulatory interpretation

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer – Aerospace Compliance and Audit

Job Description

This role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining quality policies and procedures that meet stringent aerospace standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead audits, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations, AS9100, and ISO 9000 quality management systems. Working closely with internal teams and external customers, you will analyze data, resolve quality issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives that help keep aircraft flying safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies and procedures that align with FAA requirements, AS9100, and ISO 9000 standards.
• Plan, conduct, and document internal and external quality audits to ensure ongoing compliance with aerospace quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate corrective action activities, including root cause analysis, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Interpret and apply detailed regulatory and customer requirements to internal processes, ensuring that products and services meet all applicable standards.
• Perform data analysis and detailed requirements analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Support and maintain FAA compliance activities, including documentation, record keeping, and adherence to relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability.
• Serve as a customer-facing quality representative, addressing quality concerns, communicating status, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality management system in accordance with AS9100 and ISO 9000.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Prepare and present clear, concise quality reports, audit findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all quality activities and documentation support safe, certified products for the global aerospace community.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9000.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA requirements and FAA compliance practices.
• Hands‑on experience conducting quality audits in a regulated environment.
• Strong background in corrective action processes, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to perform data analysis and detailed requirements analysis to support quality and compliance decisions.
• Customer‑facing experience in a quality or engineering capacity, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Solid understanding of quality engineering principles in an aerospace or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex compliance and regulatory requirements.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and thorough documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ODA (Organization Designation Authorization) designation or experience working within an ODA environment.
• Experience in policy development related to quality and compliance.
• Experience in aviation, avionics, or aerospace manufacturing and maintenance environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, professionalism, and high‑quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional, light manufacturing environment that is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. The organization provides superior instruments, avionics, and power solutions to the global aerospace community and operates one of the largest maintenance, overhaul, and exchange programs in the world. The culture emphasizes quality, service, integrity, and professionalism, with a strong belief that anything worth doing is worth doing right every time. Employees support customers across general, business, and commercial aviation, advanced air mobility, defense, and special missions markets, playing an important role in keeping customers flying. The company promotes a healthy work‑life balance and offers above‑market compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The environment has a small‑company feel while working on large, impactful projects. Team members enjoy frequent events such as an annual food truck appreciation day, an impressive food drive, monthly fruit and donut days, employee luncheons, wellness challenges with incentives, and regular ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Health, Dental, Vision 401K Match Bonus opportunity

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.