Quality Engineer (aerospace/defense machining)

TekPro; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations and customer quality requirements in a precision environment. You will drive corrective actions, participate in audits, and ensure products meet aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on quality control, data analysis, and process improvements, collaborating with engineering, operations, and suppliers to reduce defects and enhance traceability.

Qualifications

• Quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace/ gears/ tight-tolerance manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with FAI/AS9102, corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and nonconformance management.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and blueprint reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality documentation.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, quality procedures, and related documentation.
• Investigate internal and customer nonconformances and lead root-cause and corrective-action activities.
• Prepare corrective-action responses using 8D, 5-Why, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Support First Article Inspection activities and AS9102 documentation.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, machinists, and inspection personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze inspection and production data to identify quality trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory quality audits.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and recurring quality issues.
• Assist with supplier quality issues and corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate with customers regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System and aerospace requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Job description

QUALITY ENGINEER

SUMMARY

Our client is a well-established precision manufacturing company serving the aerospace and defense industries. With decades of experience, the company manufactures highly engineered, tight-tolerance components and assemblies for demanding applications where quality, reliability, and traceability are critical. We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations, customer quality requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality personnel to ensure products and processes meet customer, engineering, and aerospace quality standards.

The Quality Engineer will have hands-on involvement with manufacturing quality, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, inspection requirements, quality documentation, and process improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience within CNC machining, precision manufacturing, aerospace, gears, or other tight-tolerance manufacturing preferred
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems
• Experience with FAI/AS9102, corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and nonconformance management
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Familiarity with precision inspection and metrology equipment, including CMMs, micrometers, calipers, indicators, and related measurement systems
• Understanding of SPC, capability studies, and manufacturing process controls
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and/or highly relevant work experience

REQUIREMENTS

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality documentation
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, quality procedures, and related documentation
• Investigate internal and customer nonconformances and lead root-cause and corrective-action activities
• Prepare corrective-action responses using 8D, 5-Why, and other structured problem-solving methods
• Support First Article Inspection activities and AS9102 documentation
• Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering, machinists, and inspection personnel to resolve process and product quality issues
• Analyze inspection and production data to identify quality trends and opportunities for improvement
• Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory quality audits
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing scrap, rework, and recurring quality issues
• Assist with supplier quality issues and corrective actions as needed
• Communicate with customers regarding quality concerns, documentation, and corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with the company's Quality Management System and applicable aerospace requirements