Quality Engineer

Jobot; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our aerospace part manufacturing team in the St. Louis area. This on-site role in Affton, MO focuses on developing and implementing quality control procedures to ensure product quality.

You will perform root cause analysis, drive continuous improvement, and lead audits for ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, collaborating with production and suppliers to improve processes and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9145.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure product quality.
• Conduct root cause analyses and address issues promptly.
• Collaborate with production to drive process improvements and reduce defects.
• Lead audits to ensure ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9145 compliance.
• Report on quality metrics and drive data-driven improvements.
• Train and mentor staff on QA procedures and standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Engineering

Data-driven decisions

Teamwork & Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CQE Credential

Job description

Quality Engineer

$70000 - $110000 per year | Affton, MO | On-site | Permanent

Join a growing aerospace part manufacturer in the St. Louis area!

A bit about us:

An established aerospace and defense manufacturer that designs, builds and tests mission-critical hardware in-house for military and commercial aircraft, with recent wins on next-generation defense programs.

Why join us?

Great benefits

• Generous PTO
• Cross training and career growth opportunities

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills and expertise in a high‑paced, challenging environment where quality is of paramount importance. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality assurance and control, ensuring our products meet and exceed customer expectations. You will play a key role in our organization, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. This role requires 3+ years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure the consistent quality of our products.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and address quality issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the production team to implement process improvements and reduce defects.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9145 standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, providing data‑driven insights to management.
• Train and mentor team members on quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on potential quality issues.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure the quality of raw materials.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts relating to quality issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering within the manufacturing industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles.
• Proven experience with Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9145 standards.
• Strong knowledge of Process Engineering.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in using quality inspection tools and software.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential is a plus.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and make a significant impact on our product quality. If you are a passionate, detail‑oriented professional with a strong commitment to quality, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.