Quality Engineer II - Aerospace Audit & Supplier Quality

Fdhaero; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

FDH Aero in Commerce, CA seeks a Quality Engineer II to lead audits for internal, customer, and registrar partners. You will drive supplier performance and work with cross-functional teams to address issues, using established QA tools and standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience in aerospace or manufacturing quality systems, with strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Structural, Systems, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years in distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Experience working in aerospace quality systems preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering data and drawings to guide cross-functional teams.
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Understanding of aerospace quality standards.
• Ability to use MS365 suite tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

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.
• Document audit findings and observations using corrective actions and ensure actions are completed.
• Establish criteria to measure supplier performance and take actions for high/low performers.
• Communicate with vendors to improve performance and support internal teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify core issues and reasons for returns.
• Use VOC, MSA, FMEA, C&E and CPM to prioritize actions.
• Review quality processes with tools to meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Schedule and track inspection and quality activities for efficiency.
• Investigate customer issues and maintain high service levels.
• Report on quality metrics like First Time Quality and defect rates.
• Contribute to team effort and deliver results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Structural, Systems, or related field

Tools

MS365 Suite

Job description

FDH Aero in Commerce, CA seeks a Quality Engineer II to lead audits for internal, customer, and registrar partners. You will drive supplier performance and work with cross-functional teams to address issues, using established QA tools and standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience in aerospace or manufacturing quality systems, with strong communication and problem‑solving skills.