Quality Engineer - Aerospace

Lorien

Newburyport (MA)

On-site

USD 110,208 - 130,872

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is hiring a Quality Engineer for a hands-on role focused on machining and manufacturing high-value engineered parts located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. This is a contract position starting with a 6-month term, with opportunities for permanent employment. Candidates must possess strong background in aerospace or defense quality systems, mechanical inspection, and root cause analysis. Competitive pay rates of $80-$95/hr are offered, along with negotiable health benefit options.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
Experience with aerospace/defense quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001).
Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Data analysis.

Responsibilities

Develops and drives measurable Quality improvements.
Inspecting materials, processes, and products to meet quality specifications.
Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical inspection with GD&T or AS9102 FAIRs

Strong background in aerospace/defense quality systems

Test and inspection method

Root cause analysis

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Tools

Epicor

Job description

This range is provided by Lorien. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80.00/hr - $100.00/hr

We're hiring for a Quality Engineer role with a leading manufacturer of complex aerospace and defense components. This is a hands‑on position focused on machining and manufacturing high-value engineered parts. This position is hiring now and will start as a 6 month contract with preference to become a permanent employee.

Location

Onsite - Newburyport, Mass

Rate

$80-95/hr; W2 contract; negotiable; health benefit options

Required Experience

Mechanical inspection with GD&T, or AS9102 FAIRs, or EPICOR quality transactions
Strong background in aerospace/defense quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)
Test and inspection method and develop and execute test method validations
Expertise in root cause analysis, SPC, and APQP tools (PFMEA, control plans)
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Key Responsibilities

Develops and drives measurable Quality improvements relating to products and processes
Experienced with First Article Inspections (FAIRs) in Aerospace and Defense that is very good with GD&T.
Inspecting and Testing of materials, equipment, processes, and products to meet quality specifications.
Create test and inspection method and develop and execute test method validations
Collaborate to develop and implement quality and process controls and improvements.
Assure the QMS conforms to the customer, internal, industry (i.e., AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and regulatory/legal requirements.
Engage and support shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast). These tools are used to drive and facilitate compliance resolution, containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation within closed loop process controls.
Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand with the ability to perform verification/validation of improvements and efficiencies to facilitate defect prevention.
Integrate product and process verifications such as First Articles and audits throughout value stream processes to prevent quality escapes.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Data analysis, and Statistical Process Control concepts
Experience in first article inspection reports (FAIRs), quality monitoring, and leading root cause correct actions for both short-term and long-term initiatives in a cross functional environment.
Experience in manufacturing process knowledge with Quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102), interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control.
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145; Utilizing tools such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans
Expertise in GDT and blueprint interpretations

Nice to have:

Familiarity with using Epicor in production for productions and DMRs (Discrepant Material Reports).

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