Quality Assurance - QA Engineer

Chromalloy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy in Tampa, FL is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace products, processes, and suppliers meet customer requirements, engineering specs, and regulatory standards. You will partner across quality, engineering, operations, and supply chain to drive improvements.

You will develop inspection plans, perform FAIs, analyze data, and lead root-cause investigations using 8D and RCCA. This on-site role requires reading engineering drawings and communicating findings to cross-functional

Qualifications

• AS9100, customer and regulatory requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming material, customer escapes, and quality system issues using 8D, RCCA, and Five Why analysis.
• Develop and improve inspection plans, control plans, quality procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform FAIs per AS9102.
• Analyze quality data and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support audits and close audit findings.
• Monitor scrap, rework, yield, and customer complaints.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Eng, Operations, and Supply Chain to fix issues.
• Participate in process validation and production readiness reviews.
• Interpret drawings, specs, and customer requirements to set quality standards.
• Develop inspection methods and quality controls.
• Prepare reports on quality performance and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AS9100, customer and regulatory requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming material, customer escapes, using 8D/RCCA/Five Why.
• Develop and improve inspection plans, control plans, and quality procedures.
• Perform FAIs per AS9102.
• Analyze quality data and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support audits and close audit findings.
• Monitor scrap, rework, yield, and customer complaints.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Eng, Operations, and Supply Chain to fix issues.
• Participate in process validation and production readiness reviews.
• Interpret drawings, specs, and customer requirements to set quality standards.
• Develop inspection methods and quality controls.
• Prepare reports on quality performance and improvements.

Skills

QMS

RCCA

8D

Five Why

Engineering drawings

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

First Article Inspection (AS9102)

Statistical analysis

Job description

Job Summary

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace products, manufacturing processes, and suppliers consistently meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and regulatory standards. In this role, you'll partner across quality, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement, investigate quality issues, and support the delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant aerospace components.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location

Tampa, FL

Schedule

On-site

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming material, customer escapes, and quality system issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and Five Why analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, control plans, quality procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Analyze quality performance data and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and process capability.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Monitor key quality metrics including scrap, rework, yield, customer complaints, and process performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Participate in process validation activities, production readiness reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to establish and verify quality standards.
• Develop inspection methods, testing approaches, and quality controls to ensure product conformity.
• Prepare reports and present findings related to quality performance, investigations, and improvement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality tools, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Nice to Have

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Experience working within an AS9100-certified environment.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability studies, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, fumes, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching throughout the workday.
• Regular lifting and movement of materials up to 30 pounds.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety requirements.