Quality Engineer III

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies. We specialize in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. Headquartered in Commerce, California, we have operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024, FDH Aero operates in 14 countries with over 1,500 employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

About the Role

The Quality Engineer III will lead, implement, and continuously improve quality control systems to ensure standards are established, achieved, and maintained across the organization. This role serves as the primary quality interface with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, ensuring compliance with Company, Industry, and Customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees corrective action activities (internal, customer, supplier), leads Corrective Action Board meetings, prepares QLR reporting, and serves as a central quality point across regions
• Maintains and improves work instructions and operating procedures, develops Technical Inspection Plans, and creates guided training videos to ensure compliance and operational consistency
• Leads internal, registrar, and customer audits, including audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up
• Manages calibration programs, PFMEA backlog, and upkeep, ensuring processes remain current and effective
• Serve as a subject matter expert in quality methodologies including Voice of Customer (VOC), Measurement Systems Assessment (MSA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Cause & Effect (C&E), and Control Parameter Management (CPM)
• Establish clear criteria to measure supplier performance; recommend and implement corrective actions, audits, or recognition programs
• Facilitate resolution of supplier and customer quality issues, leading root cause analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior quality engineers and cross-functional team members to drive knowledge sharing and consistent application of quality standards
• Communicate quality performance metrics and improvement initiatives to leadership and stakeholders
• Regularly report on internal and external quality performance, including First Time Quality metrics, defect rates, and process improvements
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement initiatives across sites, focusing on operational excellence, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service by investigating and resolving customer issues and complaints

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Structural, Systems, or related field from an Accredited Institution
• 5+ years in distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain; aerospace quality systems experience preferred
• 3+ years of proven experience leading audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects
• Advanced understanding and interpretation of engineering technical data, including manufacturing or part drawings
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, organizational, project management, and decision-making abilities
• Deep knowledge of internal and external customer requirements with a high attention to detail in resolving findings
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Proficient with MS 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) for reporting and analysis

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