Quality Engineer

https:/jobs.gogpac.com/gpac/search/Apply/all/836/504426942/Quality%20Engineer%20.html; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Indianapolis is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with customer specifications and perform inspections for precision-machined components. Ideal candidates have experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing and a strong knowledge of inspection methods. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for growth in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Relocation assistance

100% company-paid short-term disability

Incentive bonus plan

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in aerospace/defense or job shop manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of FAI, inspection methods, and customer-driven requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure compliance.
• Perform and document FAI and inspection data for components.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure standards are consistently met.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Customer specifications compliance

First Article Inspections (FAI)

Inspection methods

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Quality Engineer to join our growing team! This role is a great fit for someone with machine job shop or development manufacturing experience in fast-paced industries like defense and aerospace.

What You’ll Do

• Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure compliance
• Perform and document FAI (First Article Inspections) and inspection data for precision-machined components
• Work hands-on with machinists and engineers to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure tight tolerances and standards are consistently met
• Support quality systems and audits to maintain certifications and customer requirements
• Contribute to building efficient, repeatable quality processes in a high-mix, low-volume environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in aerospace/defense or job shop manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of FAI, inspection methods, and customer-driven requirements
• Familiarity with precision machining, specialty materials, and complex part inspection
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative, with strong communication skills
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Relocation assistance available
• State-of-the-art, air-conditioned machine shop with new equipment added regularly
• Extremely competitive benefits — over 70% of employees pay nothing for medical coverage
• 100% company-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Incentive bonus plan for all employees
• Annual raises and growth opportunities
• Flexible shifts, family-oriented culture, and an engaged management team

If you’re ready to put your quality expertise to work on exciting, high-precision projects, we’d love to hear from you! Email me diretly at [e-mail] OR apply to this post!