Quality Assurance Engineer I — Aerospace/Mechanical

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD seeks a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer I - Quality Assurance to support safe, reliable, and mission-ready aircraft systems. You will review engineering drawings and manufacturing data, and aid root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure conformance, maintain records, and support audits while helping implement quality procedures and inspection instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 1-2 years of related experience in aircraft systems, aerospace manufacturing, or a similar engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Ability to organize tasks and follow established procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support corrective action investigations by identifying problems, collecting data, assisting with root-cause analysis, and documenting corrective and preventive actions.
• Collect, review, and analyze inspection and manufacturing data to identify trends, recurring discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities with Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel.
• Track corrective actions through closure and document effectiveness checks.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to support inspections of aircraft components, mechanical assemblies, and production processes.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining quality procedures, inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Work with Production and Engineering to monitor process controls, document nonconformances, and support evaluations of product conformance and performance.
• Support internal audits, supplier quality reviews, and continuous improvement activities using methods such as 5 Whys and fishbone analysis.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support configuration control and verify compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Complete quality assurance training and assist with communicating quality procedures, workmanship standards, and corrective actions to production personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD seeks a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer I - Quality Assurance to support safe, reliable, and mission-ready aircraft systems. You will review engineering drawings and manufacturing data, and aid root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure conformance, maintain records, and support audits while helping implement quality procedures and inspection instructions.