Quality Engineer

VBeyond Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VBeyond Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to perform First Article Inspections and rigorous quality audits for aerospace components. You will conduct inspections across incoming, in-process, and final products, ensure AS9100 compliance, and drive non-conformance resolution with corrective actions.

The role requires strong problem-solving, GD&T reading skills, and effective communication with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to uphold quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in aerospace
• Strong knowledge of FAI and AS9100 requirements
• Experience with quality inspections of incoming, in-process, and final products
• Experience managing non-conformance processes from investigation to closure
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specs
• Proficient in root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Perform and review FAI documentation per aerospace standards.
• Conduct quality inspections for incoming, in-process, and final products/components.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management requirements.
• Manage non-conformance processes from investigation to closure.
• Prepare and maintain NCRs and related quality documents.
• Analyze customer returns and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers on quality issues.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Monitor quality metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement across production and quality systems

Skills

FAI

AS9100

Quality Inspection

Non-Conformance Mgmt

NCR handling

Root cause analysis

Tools

8D Methodology

GD&T

Job description

• Perform and review FAI (First Article Inspection) documentation in accordance with aerospace industry standards.
• Conduct quality inspections for incoming, in-process, and final products/components.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Manage non-conformance processes, including investigation, containment, corrective actions, and closure.
• Prepare and maintain Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and related quality documentation.
• Analyze customer returns and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality-related issues.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality metrics and recommend process improvements to enhance product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across production and quality systems.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within the aerospace industry.

Strong knowledge of:

• FAI (First Article Inspection)
• AS9100 standards
• Quality Inspection processes
• Non‑Compliance / Non‑Conformance Management
• NCR (Non‑Conformance Report) handling
• Customer Returns investigation and resolution
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in quality tools and inspection methodologies.