Senior Aerospace Quality Engineer: Lead FAI, PPAP & CAPA

Steelcrest Precision; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelcrest Precision seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to own the quality system backbone, including FAI, PPAP, root cause, and supplier quality. You will drive continuous improvement, audits, and customer-facing quality reviews in a regulated aerospace setting.

The role reports to plant/quality leadership with visibility to the CEO and offers direct influence over shop operations and quality systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or regulated precision manufacturing (defense/medical devices allowed with GD&T/AS9100 exposure).
• Deep knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), PPAP and root cause methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Strong GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading; CMM programming or review experience (PC-DMIS or equivalent).
• Experience supporting ITAR and/or CMMC Level 1 compliance activities.
• Track record of closing corrective actions that stick, not just paperwork.
• Comfortable pushing back on shop floor and with customers when quality is at risk.
• ASQ CQE/CMQ/OE is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• First Article Inspection (FAI) & PPAP, lead AS9102 FAI packages and PPAP submissions end-to-end, ensuring on-time, right-first-time approval from customers.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action, drive 8D/5-Why investigations on internal and customer-reported nonconformances; close loop with real process fixes.
• AS9100/ITAR/CMMC 1 Compliance — support certification audits, internal audits, and closure of findings; keep the QMS audit-ready year-round.
• Supplier Quality — evaluate and manage supplier quality performance, drive corrective action with vendors, and support supplier approval and qualification.
• Measurement Systems & Inspection — oversee CMM programming/review, GD&T interpretation, and gauge R&R studies; ensure inspection methods match part criticality.
• Continuous Improvement — identify and lead process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added inspection, tying quality gains to EBIT.
• Customer Interface — represent Steelcrest in quality reviews, source inspections, and escalations with OEM and Tier 1 customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Steelcrest Precision seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to own the quality system backbone, including FAI, PPAP, root cause, and supplier quality. You will drive continuous improvement, audits, and customer-facing quality reviews in a regulated aerospace setting.

The role reports to plant/quality leadership with visibility to the CEO and offers direct influence over shop operations and quality systems.