Senior QA Engineer – Aerospace Quality & Audit Leader

Aloft AeroArchitects; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft AeroArchitects is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure product quality through robust QA practices, documentation, and application of QA methodologies. The role includes leading internal and external audits, managing an integrated quality management software database, and interfacing with customers on quality matters.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting regulatory and process audits (FAA, EASA, ITAR/EAR), performing root cause analyses, and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in the aviation/aerospace industry.
• 5–7 years of experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 and FAA regulations.
• Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement concepts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data.
• Proficient computer skills; MS Office and other software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with multi-tasking capability.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead Auditor for Internal and External Auditing functions.
• Develops and performs compliance audits for FAA, EASA, ITAR/EAR, ISO 9001/AS9100, etc.
• Plan root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Contribute to QMS changes and updates.
• Review and improve the QMS to meet contract requirements.
• Manage document control including external technical data.
• Interface with customer representatives on quality matters.
• Use ERP to identify contract requirements and ensure compliance.
• Complete required training in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead Auditor

Quality assurance

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

QMS compliance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Team coordination

Willingness to work extended hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in aviation/aerospace

Lean / Six Sigma familiarity

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aloft AeroArchitects is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure product quality through robust QA practices, documentation, and application of QA methodologies. The role includes leading internal and external audits, managing an integrated quality management software database, and interfacing with customers on quality matters.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting regulatory and process audits (FAA, EASA, ITAR/EAR), performing root cause analyses, and driving continuous