Quality Engineer

About the role

This is a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing organization investing heavily in expansion and operational improvements. With site consolidation underway and strong leadership in place, the company offers a stable yet high-growth environment with clear career progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on quality support directly on the manufacturing floor
• Lead and coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102
• Partner with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues
• Support supplier quality, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate nonconformances and drive root cause / corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering
• Strong understanding of First Article Inspections (FAI) and production processes
• Experience working in regulated environments (aerospace preferred)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Hands-on, on-the-floor mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

A successful Quality Engineer should have:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering
• Strong understanding of First Article Inspections (FAI) and production processes
• Experience working in regulated environments (aerospace preferred)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Hands-on, on-the-floor mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Skills

The successful applicant should possess:

• Experience in regulated environments (aerospace preferred)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Strong growth potential within the quality organization

High-visibility role supporting a key aerospace manufacturing site

Collaborative team culture with consistent employee engagement activities

PE-backed company investing in expansion and acquisitions

Pay

Competitive base salary

Schedule

Permanent position