Quality Engineer I

FDH Aero; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FDH Aero in the United States seeks a Quality Engineer to support and enforce quality control systems, interfacing with customers and suppliers to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. The role emphasizes audits, corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement.

You will work with cross-functional teams, apply quality tools, and report First Time Quality metrics. A bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in aerospace quality are preferred; ITAR/compliance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, structural, or related field from an Accredited Institution.
• 1–3 years of experience in distribution, manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• 1–3 years of experience working in Aerospace quality systems preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering data and drawings for cross-functional guidance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate facility audits to include internal, customer, and 3rd registrar audits.
• Establish and maintain the organization’s audit guidelines.
• Facilitate audit activities with 3rd party auditors, customers, and internal team members to include pre-briefings, kick off, and debriefings.
• Document audit findings and observations using corrective actions and ensure team members complete required actions.
• Establish clear criteria to measure supplier performance and actions.
• Communicate with vendors as needed to improve performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to determine primary issues for customers and primary reason for returns with suppliers.
• Prioritize actions using VOC, MSA, FMEA, C&E, and CPM.
• Utilize quality analysis tools to review the quality processes.
• Schedule and track Inspection and Quality activities to maximize effectiveness.
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service by investigating and correcting issues.
• Regularly report customer and supplier quality metrics.
• Contribute to team effort by cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Structural, Systems, or related field

Tools

MS 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our Values Guide Everything We Do

We Are Service First

We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful

We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded

We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable

We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People

That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Quality Engineer will support and enforce the quality control systems to ensure standards are established, achieved, and maintained to meet the requirements of the Company, Industry, and Customer standards. They will be the focal point for interfacing Quality Assurance issues with internal and external customers and suppliers, ensuring compliance to the appropriate requirements including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Establish and communicate facility audits to include internal, customer, and 3rd registrar audits
• Establish and maintain the organization’s audit guidelines
• Facilitate audit activities with 3rd party auditors, customers, and internal team members to include pre-briefings, kick off, and debriefings
• Document audit findings and observations using corrective actions and ensure team members complete required actions
• Establish clear criteria to measure supplier performance and recommend the appropriate actions for suppliers that excel (skip lot), or fall short (corrective actions, audits etc)
• Communicate with vendors as needed to improve performance, resolve issues and support internal teams
• Work with cross-functional teams to determine primary issues for customers, and primary reason for returns with suppliers to drive improvement and increase performance
• Prioritize actions using methodologies including Voice of Customer (VOC), Measurement Systems Assessment (MSA), Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA), Cause and Effect (C&E), and Control Parameter Management (CPM)
• Utilize appropriate quality analysis tools to review the quality processes to drive improvement and ensure continued compliance with customer requirements, specifications, and quality performance expectations
• Schedule and track Inspection and Quality activities to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service by investigating and correcting customer issues and complaints
• Regularly report customer and supplier quality metrics such as First Time Quality performance and internal / external defect rates
• Contribute to team effort by working cross functionally to deliver the desired results for the business
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Structural, Systems, or related field from an Accredited Institution
• 1-3 years of experience in distribution, manufacturing, or Supply Chain
• 1-3 years of experience working in Aerospace quality systems preferred
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering technical data, such as manufacturing or part drawings, to provide guidance to cross-functional teams
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills
• Understand internal and external customer requirements with a high attention to detail in resolving findings Knowledge of aerospace quality standards
• Ability to process and effectively communicate information using MS 365 Suite of tools (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.