Quality Engineer

Mohr Talent; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohr Talent in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Quality Engineer for aerospace and defense applications. This on-site, full-time role supports AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, maintains the Quality Management System, and ensures products meet engineering requirements.

You will develop quality procedures, lead internal quality audits, analyze data, review customer and engineering drawings, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required.
• Experience with aerospace quality systems and standards essential.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience leading internal audits and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality procedures based on customer requirements, engineering specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Perform and lead internal quality audits to prep for customer and external audits.
• Review customer and engineering drawings to identify key characteristics and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality leadership, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to resolve quality issues.

Skills

AS9100 experience

NADCAP experience

ISO-based Quality Management System

Engineering drawings interpretation

Quality data analysis

Internal quality audits

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Engineer

Columbus, Mississippi Direct Hire $78,000 /

Job Description

Quality Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Location: Columbus, Mississippi
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Salary: $78,000–$125,000 annually, based on experience

Build Quality Into Mission-Critical Aerospace & Defense Products

Are you a Quality Engineer with strong AS9100 experience looking for an opportunity where your work has a direct impact on highly engineered aerospace and defense products?

We are partnering with a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join its Quality organization in Columbus, Mississippi.

This position plays a key role in maintaining and improving the company's Quality Management System (QMS), supporting AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, developing quality procedures, leading internal audits, analyzing quality data, and ensuring manufactured products consistently meet customer and engineering requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who wants high visibility, challenging technical work, and the resources of a well-established aerospace and defense organization.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Engineer, you will help ensure products, processes, and quality systems meet demanding customer, engineering, regulatory, and aerospace industry requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain quality procedures based on customer requirements, engineering specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Perform and lead internal quality audits to maintain readiness for customer, certification, and external audits.
• Develop and maintain sampling plans using recognized statistical methods.
• Identify measurable opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize quality data to identify trends and make recommendations.
• Prepare quality reports and communicate findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor, test, and inspect products to verify compliance with established standards and requirements.
• Review customer and engineering drawings to identify key characteristics, critical items, and quality requirements.
• Partner with Quality leadership, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Help ensure documented practices accurately reflect actual processes and Quality Management System requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Previous Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience working within an ISO-based Quality Management System.
• AS9100 experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting or maintaining NADCAP certification requirements is highly preferred.
• Aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience conducting or supporting internal quality audits.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate quality data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and changing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance, if required.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export-control requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $78,000–$125,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
• Work on sophisticated products supporting the aerospace and defense industry.
• High-visibility position with direct involvement in quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work extensively with AS9100 and NADCAP quality standards.
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, auditing, inspection, and Quality Management System activities.
• Collaborative environment offering the resources and stability of a large global organization with the teamwork and visibility of a smaller operation.
• Long-term opportunity to expand your expertise within a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment.

Location

This is an on-site position in Columbus, Mississippi.

Travel is rare; however, occasional domestic or international travel may be required.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]