Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer supports and improves quality systems, product conformity, and customer satisfaction in a precision aerospace machining environment. This role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements, with a strong focus on quality metrics, material specifications, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and continuously improve quality systems within a precision aerospace machining environment.
• Ensure product conformity to customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to address quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on quality metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to verify that parts and components meet design and engineering specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis for nonconformances and implement robust corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Interpret and apply aerospace material specifications and certifications to ensure proper material selection and compliance.
• Utilize and support AS9100 quality management system requirements and customer-specific aerospace standards.
• Participate in the development, documentation, and improvement of quality procedures and work instructions.
• Support first article inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 when needed, including documentation and validation of special processes.
• Assist with preparation for and participation in customer and regulatory audits, providing evidence of compliance and effective quality controls.
• Work within ERP/MRP and quality management systems to manage quality records, track nonconformances, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of quality engineering experience in an aerospace or precision machining environment.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience working with quality metrics and performance data to monitor and improve quality outcomes.
• Solid understanding of aerospace material specifications and certifications and their application in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements and customer-specific aerospace standards.
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for interpreting drawings and verifying product conformity.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and managing corrective action systems to resolve quality issues.
• Experience in quality engineering and quality control within an aerospace or precision machining setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with first article inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Exposure to special processes in aerospace or precision machining environments.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and electronic quality management systems.
• Experience supporting customer and regulatory audits, including preparation of documentation and audit responses.
• Strong quality management mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite five days per week in a precision aerospace machining facility in Decatur, AL. The work environment centers on advanced manufacturing operations, quality systems, and collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain. The role involves frequent interaction with production areas, review of technical documentation and quality records, and use of ERP/MRP and quality management systems to support daily activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

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