Quality Engineer

Figeac Aero North America; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

YMCA memberships

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Figeac Aero North America in Wichita, KS is seeking a Quality Engineer (Machining) to support NCRs, AS9102/NADCAP compliance, and QMS improvements. The role emphasizes auditing, root-cause analysis, and aligning manufacturing with customer specifications. Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm with flexibility.

Opportunities exist to lead process improvement projects. Requirements include aerospace QA experience and reading blueprints; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace quality engineering environment.
• AS9102 and NADCAP systems experience.
• FAI experience and AS9102 familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace peen forming, painting and chemical processing preferred.
• Knowledge of measuring equipment (micrometres, calipers, height gauges, Isoscope).
• Read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Strong deductive reasoning and quick adaptation.
• Fluent in English (reading/writing).

Responsibilities

• Review non-conformances found during auditing; enter into NCR system and distribute.
• Review and implement major aerospace OEM specifications requirements.
• Create/review NCRs in accordance with drawings and internal requirements.
• Create/review and follow up RCCAs per QMS and customer requirements.
• Gap analysis of internal processes against customer requirements.
• Support maintenance/improvement of the QMS.
• Champion internal projects as assigned by management.
• Support evaluation and implementing processes for new product as needed.
• Support Quality & Production teams as needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

Blueprint reading

Deductive reasoning

English writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AS9102

NADCAP

FAI

Measuring equipment

Peen forming

Painting

Chemical processing

Job description

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Quality Engineer

Admin Wichita, KS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1798

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Figeac Aero North America is a leading aerospace partner for detailed parts and sub-assemblies with specialization in saturation shot peening, shot peen forming, chemical processing, painting, assembly, non‑destructive testing, and machining.

At Figeac Aero North America, we place a high value on our employees. Employees are given the opportunity to be a part of something special while achieving their career goals. We offer competitive compensation in addition to an attractive benefits package for qualified employees.

Job Title: Quality Engineer (Machining)

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Flexible)

Job Duties:

• Review non‑conformances found during auditing; place into Figeac’s NCR system and distribute to applicable business units
• Review and implement major aerospace OEM’s specifications requirements
• Create/review NCRs in accordance with drawings and specifications and internal requirements
• Create/review & follow up with RCCA's in accordance to QMS and customer requirements
• Gap analysis of internal process to customer requirements to ensure compliance and approvals
• Support the maintenance and improvement of the Figeac Aero North America’s Quality Management System
• Champion internal implemented projects as assigned by management.
• Support evaluation and implementing processes for new product as needed
• Support Quality & Production teams as needed or required by management.

Requirements:

• Previous Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace processing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required
• Must have experience in AS9102 & NADCAP systems
• FAI experience and familiarity to AS9102 requirements, preferred
• Knowledge/training of aerospace peen forming, painting and chemical processing preferred
• Knowledge of measuring equipment preferred (e.g. micrometres, calipers, height gauges, Isoscope etc.)
• Must be able to read, analyse, and interpret blue prints, general procedures & customer specifications
• Strong deductive reasoning skills and the ability to adapt quickly.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English, fluently

Working Conditions:

• Some overtime may be necessary
• Regular attendance is mandatory and must follow all work safety programs
• The essential duties job may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time;
• to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds;
• to lift and carry objects weighing up to 15 pounds;
• to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp files and other objects;
• to perceive the attributes of objects by touch;
• to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with the public, staff and others on the phone and in the office.
• Frequently being on foot, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climb stairs and kneeling and/or crouch to retrieve files and other items.
• Fantastic Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with competitive rates
• Great Ancillary benefits such as individual and family YMCA memberships
• 10 days of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds after 3 months of employment
• Life Insurance and disability coverage provided
• Employee Assistance Plan
• And more!

Figeac Aero North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.