Quality Engineer - Aerospace Machining

100Hires, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks an experienced Quality Engineer focused on CMM/metrology in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes on-the-floor hands-on inspection strategy, data analysis, and continuous improvement to reduce variation and prevent nonconformances.

The candidate will lead investigations into NCR/NCM, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions while complying with AS9100D and related standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on CMM programming and dimensional inspection.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CMM programming, inspection strategy, and measurement-system improvements.
• Analyze CMM and inspection data to identify trends and issues on the floor.
• Develop and improve Control Plans, inspection plans, PFMEAs, and process controls.

Skills

CMM programming

Metrology

SPC

Root-cause analysis

AS9100

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established precision manufacturing company supporting the aerospace industry that is seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Engineer. This position will have a strong focus on CMM/Metrology, process control, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.The Quality Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Inspection, and Quality leadership to reduce process variation, improve product quality, and prevent recurring nonconformances. The ideal candidate comes from a precision machining or aerospace manufacturing environment and is comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor—not solely behind a desk. Quality Engineer – CMM, Metrol…Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support CMM programming, troubleshooting, inspection strategy, and measurement-system improvementsAnalyze CMM and inspection data to identify trends, variation, and potential manufacturing issuesDevelop and improve Control Plans, inspection plans, PFMEAs, and process-control documentationUtilize SPC, process capability studies, and statistical quality tools to improve manufacturing performancePartner directly with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify and eliminate quality issues at the source Quality Engineer – CMM, Metrol…Lead investigations into internal and customer nonconformances, including NCR/NCM, MRB, containment, and dispositionPerform root-cause analysis utilizing 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methodsDevelop, implement, and verify corrective actionsDrive improvements aimed at reducing scrap, rework, defects, and customer escapesSupport compliance with AS9100D, AS13100, customer requirements, and the company's Quality Management System Quality Engineer – CMM, Metrol… Quality Engineer – CMM, Metrol…Qualifications7+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong background in aerospace, precision machining, or other high-precision manufacturingHands-on experience with CMM programming and dimensional inspectionStrong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawingsExperience with SPC, process capability, root-cause analysis, and corrective actionsKnowledge of FAI / AS9102 requirementsStrong understanding of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred