Quality Engineer

Bowmar LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Bowmar LLC in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace components meet stringent regulations, customer requirements, and internal standards. You will develop and maintain QA protocols, conduct audits, analyze data, and collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and expertise in AS9100/ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; 5+ years in Quality in manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading and FMEA knowledge.
• Proven root-cause analysis and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analyses and CAPA to resolve non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Maintain ISO9001/AS9100 compliance and support internal audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain on quality initiatives.
• Drive Lean projects to reduce waste and improve First Pass Yield.
• Identify statistical methods for process quality improvement.
• Inspect, test, and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Prepare data-driven reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Manage incoming supply chain quality issues and investigations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Quality Management Systems (AS9100/ISO 9001)

Job description

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Quality Engineer

SALARY PRODUCTION Full Time Fort Wayne, IN, US

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all manufactured components and processes meet stringent aerospace industry regulations, customer requirements, and internal quality standards. This hands‑on role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols, conducting audits, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams (engineering, production, supply chain) to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve quality issues.

• Problem Solving & Corrective Actions: Lead and support root cause analysis using structured problem‑solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) to resolve non‑conformances (NCs), customer complaints, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 Standards, and other industry standards
• Work closely with other departments on corrective, preventative and improvement activities.
• Drive Lean projects to reduce waste, increase "First Pass Yield," and reduce defects/scrap, and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products and production equipment
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations.
• Work in accordance with deadlines for delivery of products or software.
• Manage incoming supply chain quality issues, leading investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and timely resolution.

The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Core Competencies:These competencies are identified by Bowmar leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the enterprise. Bowmar Core competencies are listed below:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Proactivity

Position Specific Competencies: Competencies that are identified by Bowmar leadership and are unique to the position and necessary for the individual to successfully accomplish the position’s functions.

• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Orientation
• Commitment to Lean
• Teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of five years in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment. Aerospace experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and experience withQuality Management Systems, particularly AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Strong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, tools and quality manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Blueprint Reading, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data to draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in an air‑conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels.

Additional Information:

This position is eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Salary is based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory, factors such as experience, education, training skills and abilities.

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.

Bowmar follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy. Any individual who is offered employment with Bowmar will be required to submit to a drug screen prior to beginning employment. Employees working in safety‑sensitive positions will be subject to random testing.