Quality Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope in Baltimore is seeking a senior Quality Engineer to lead cross‑department quality initiatives, act as SME on design controls, risk management, and process improvements in aerospace projects.

You will develop and review PFMEA, APQP and PPAP deliverables, drive RCCA investigations, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of aerospace structures / Nacelle quality or manufacturing experience.
• 4+ dedicated Aerospace experience.
• Hands on experience on PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
• Develop APQP/PPAP deliverables.
• Root Cause Analysis using RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, 5 WHYs, 8D).
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical process control.
• Create and review quality control plans and flow charts.
• Understanding of ISO9000 or AS9100, FAA Part 21 and structural conformity.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑department collaboration on quality initiatives.
• Consult on projects, providing expertise on quality, design controls, and risk.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, APQP, and PPAP artifacts.
• Drive RCCA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/FAA requirements and vehicle structures guidelines.

Skills

PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Quality planning

RCCA methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials engineering

Tools

Catia/3dx

Job description

* Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. *

JOB LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer will lead cross-department collaboration and be the Subject Matter Expert in Quality adjacent project activities in other departments. The Quality Engineer will consult on projects, offering expertise on matters related to quality, design controls, and risk

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of aerospace structures / Nacelle quality or manufacturing experience.
• 4+ dedicated Aerospace experience
• Hands on experience on PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) preferably aerospace structures / Nacelles
• Develop Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documents, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables
• Works on Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D, etc.).
• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
• Create, review, and execute quality control plans, flow charts for incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and final products
• Strong understanding of ISO9000 or AS9100, FAA Part 21 and structural conformity requirements.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/3dx preferred)
• Strong understanding of Aircraft structures / Nacelles, design guidelines, composite and metallic failure modes.

Preferred Skills

• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical views that translate raw data into clear operational insights and recommended actions.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Familiarity with digital QMS / PLM tools

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.