QUALITY ENGINEER – NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Aerodyn Ltd; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Bonus Incentive Plans

Company Paid Contributions to Health Insurance Premiums

401k with up to 4% Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product conformance through hands-on inspection and reporting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors, along with a strong understanding of AS9100:D and NADCAP quality management systems. Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, conducting inspections, and managing calibrations. This position emphasizes a proactive work approach and effective communication within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering related to aerospace and defense.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with AS9100:D and NADCAP.
• Experience with FAIR package analysis and submission.

Responsibilities

• Create and review inspection reports to ensure compliance.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of parts.
• Manage gage calibrations to meet compliance requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Knowledge of AS9100:D

Experience in Excel

Knowledge of NADCAP

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MBvidia software

GOM ATOS III Scanner

Keyence portable CMM

Job description

Quality Engineer

We are looking for an organized and pro‑active individual who enjoys being hands on and owning a variety of tasks within the quality department. This position is highly organized and committed to delivering a high level of quality and detail, in an efficient and timely manner, understanding the need to manage a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines from vendors and customers.

Shift Options

• 1st Shift: Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Monthly Bonus Incentive Plans
• Company Paid Contributions to Health Insurance Premiums
  • Over 60% of Employees pay zero for healthcare premiums
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Voluntary insurance such as dental, vision, and life/disability
• Paid Time Off

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Adheres to company safety rules/policies.
• Build and review inspection reports to ensure conformance to all drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Create printed inspection reports and ballooned drawing, utilizing MBvidia software, for CMM programmers to ensure zero escapes in data inspection.
• Perform accurate contract reviews of all customer purchase orders to ensure all quality specifications are outlined and addressed prior to order.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of parts at the surface plate using appropriate measuring devices. Review dimensional data with engineers for resolution and create corrective action.
• Create and lead all in source inspections with customer representatives. This includes FAIR data packages to ensure compliance with all customer standards and requirements.
• Assess, analyze, and process all non-conformances to ensure processing within 48 hours of disposition.
• Assist quality department with part marking to meet customer requirements.
• Interpret and understand all engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes to guide engineering and quality staff for accuracy of measurements.
• Utilize (with training) GOM ATOS III Triple Light Blue Scanner, and Keyence portable CMM to help flow work through the quality department to meet customer requirements.
• Manage all gage calibrations to ensure compliance with all internal and external calibration requirements.
• Assists Quality Manager with review of supplier non-conformances and corrective actions, as necessary.
• Works cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and all departments to be the center focused point of contact within the quality department.
• Participate in and complete any mandatory labor support to achieve organizational goals.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Aerodyn management.

Qualifications And Experience

• High School Diploma Required
• Prior experience (5+) in quality engineering related to industry work, preferably Aerospace and Defense customers.
• Strong practical application knowledge of AS9100:D and NADCAP Quality Management Systems.
• Strong experience and knowledge of FAIR package Analysis and Submission
• Prior experience with Corrective and Preventative actions (CAPA)

Ideal Candidates

• Present a positive attitude
• Proactive work ethic to work well with meeting deadlines
• Communicates well with all personnel and integrates within the corporation
• Strong experience in Excel and Microsoft Office platforms for increased efficiency and automation of processes
• Strong understanding how the position relates to achieving the company objectives and goals

Aerodyn is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.