Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Position Title: Quality Engineer

Location: On-Site (Shop Floor)

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer protects assembly operations and protects delivery schedules by bridging engineering expertise with shop-floor quality investigation and supplier quality management. Serving as the primary technical quality liaison between the Final Assembly Line (FAL) and external suppliers, you will lead hands-on shop-floor investigations, perform root cause analyses, validate non-conformances, and negotiate technical corrective actions with suppliers to ensure total aerospace compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shop-Floor Investigation & Production Support

• Serve as the direct point of contact on the production line, conducting hands-on "Go Look See" investigations to resolve real-time quality roadblocks.

• Conduct in-depth technical assessments of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), engineering drawings, and design specifications to identify failure origins.

• Act as the direct quality liaison between FAL production teams, engineering, and suppliers to facilitate rapid technical resolution.

2. Conformance & Material Review Board (MRB) Management

• Validate and disposition supplier Vendor Non-Conformance Reports (VRNCs) through the MRB process, ensuring technical compliance and high-quality standards.

• Adjudicate liability and define technical ownership for non-conformances through direct negotiations with suppliers following root cause investigations.

• Oversee and validate First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) to verify that supplier components meet all aerospace specifications before integration into production.

3. Root Cause & Supplier Corrective Action

• Drive end-to-end Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes using standard methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).

• Lead technical investigations with suppliers to enforce robust, preventative corrective actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.

• Track supplier corrective action compliance and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related technical field).

• Experience: experience in Aerospace Quality Engineering, Supply Chain Quality, or a high-precision manufacturing assembly environment (direct experience with Airbus processes and specifications is strongly preferred).

Technical Competencies

• Engineering Standards: Advanced ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.

• Aerospace Compliance: Strong understanding of aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AS9100, EN9100).

• Problem-Solving: Expert-level mastery of structured problem-solving tools (8D, Cause & Effect analysis, Technical Root Cause Analysis).

• System Proficiency: Hands-on experience with quality data systems, Net-Inspect, and NCR/MRB tracking platforms.

Professional & Leadership Skills

• Stakeholder Influence: Strong leadership and negotiation skills to align both internal production teams and external suppliers on quality priorities.

• Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical data into concise, actionable engineering reports.

• Flexibility & Language: Bilingual proficiency.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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