Quality Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support Quality Management System enhancements, AS9100 conformance, and reliable manufacturing outcomes across aerospace production operations.

You will drive audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and QMS process improvements while collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams. The role requires hands‑on experience with SPC, QA oversight, and familiarity with Enovia/CATIA.

Qualifications

• QA/QMS experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100 and supplier quality oversight.
• Knowledge of SPC, sampling, and quality measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with Enovia and CATIA preferred.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and AS9100 conformance.
• Coordinate internal, external, and supplier audits, including scheduling and follow-up.
• Investigate quality escapes using RCA and develop RCCA/CAPA.
• Establish and maintain Quality & Inspection Plans and related activities.
• Review metrics and support data-driven Continuous Improvement and reporting.

Skills

Quality Engineering

QA Oversight

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Enovia

CATIA

Job description

Wichita, United States |

Objective

Support Quality Engineering activities that promote consistent product performance, regulatory compliance, and reliable manufacturing outcomes across aerospace production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while supporting compliance with AS9100, aerospace quality requirements, and applicable aerospace/governmental regulations.
• Coordinate internal, external, and supplier audits, including audit scheduling, documentation, findings, corrective follow-up, and Audit Program Management.
• Investigate quality escapes through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develop Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPA).
• Establish and maintain Quality & Inspection Plans, supporting Manufacturing Quality Control, Inspection Processes, Process Control, and Shop Floor Quality activities.
• Review quality metrics and trends through Data-Driven Analysis, supporting Continuous Improvement, Management Review Presentations, and Audit & Inspection Performance Reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Machine Shop Quality Engineering and precision manufacturing operations.
• Background in Quality Assurance (QA) and Supplier Quality, including Supplier Quality Oversight.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Sampling, and quality measurement techniques.
• Understanding of QMS Process Optimization and quality certification requirements.
• Familiarity with Machining and Electrical manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with Enovia and CATIA preferred.
• Knowledge of BAC5114 preferred.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantive Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility if hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.