Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Quality Engineer role on behalf of a client in the aerospace/precision components sector in Mentor, OH. The position emphasizes GD&T interpretation, AS9100 quality system support, and leading First Article Inspections.

The successful candidate will perform root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with machining and engineering teams to ensure product conformance and readiness for audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100
• Strong competency in GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Experience with FAIRs
• Hands-on experience with corrective actions / RCA investigations
• Exposure to SPC
• Engineering degree preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings using GD&T and ensure accurate part conformance
• Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality system requirements
• Lead and support FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports)
• Conduct and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Provide technical quality support to internal teams and external customers
• Utilize SPC (Statistical Process Control) and other quality tools to improve processes
• Collaborate with machining, engineering, and inspection teams to resolve issues
• Support customer audits and internal audit readiness

Skills

GD&T

AS9100

FAIRs

Root cause analysis

SPC

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Quality Engineer

About Our Client

Our client manufactures high-precision components and assemblies for the Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Semiconductor, Commercial Valves, and Fittings industries. Capabilities include:

• CNC Turning, Milling, Mill Turn, Swiss Machining
• Finishing services: AFM, Assembly, Deburring, Electropolish, Part Marking, Texturizing, Testing & more

The company continues to invest heavily in new technology and facility expansion, offering a stable long-term career path.

Job Description

Daily Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings using GD&T and ensure accurate part conformance
• Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality system requirements
• Lead and support FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports)
• Conduct and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Provide technical quality support to internal teams and external customers
• Utilize SPC (Statistical Process Control) and other quality tools to improve processes
• Collaborate with machining, engineering, and inspection teams to resolve issues
• Support customer audits and internal audit readiness

Initial Priorities:

• Take ownership of assigned aerospace customer product lines
• Quickly understand the company's machining processes & quality workflows
• Begin handling FAIRs, corrective actions, and blueprint reviews
• Build strong working relationships with inspection and engineering teams

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Quality Engineer should have:

• Experience with AS9100
• Strong competency in GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Experience with FAIRs
• Hands-on experience with corrective actions / RCA investigations
• Exposure to SPC
• Engineering degree preferred, not required

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 annually.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the Quality department.
• Working hours: 6-3 M-Th, Half-Day Fridays!
• A supportive and innovative work environment in the aerospace industry.
• Comprehensive benefits package