Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the companys quality management system to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. This role leads quality planning for new parts, manages non-conforming materials and corrective actions, and ensures compliance with AS9100 and related standards. The Quality Manager works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams to maintain robust inspection and testing processes and uphold the highest levels of product quality and traceability.

Recent graduates with engineering degrees encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain the Quality Control System to ensure full alignment with customer requirements and internal company standards.
• Plan and execute quality activities for new parts in accordance with customer specifications and company procedures.
• Review non-conforming materials for disposition, using reports of non-conformance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Lead the end-to-end process for managing non-conforming materials, including interdepartmental coordination and customer-facing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, ensuring timely closure of issues.
• Drive cost improvement and productivity initiatives within the Quality and Inspection areas while maintaining compliance and product integrity.
• Conduct internal and external audits of suppliers, processes, and the Quality System to ensure compliance with AS9100 and other applicable industry standards.
• Develop internal inspection points as needed and perform inspections in accordance with process specifications and customer requirements.
• Coordinate on-site and remote source inspections for government and non-government entities, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Perform inspections in accordance with drawings and in-process specifications, documenting results and ensuring nonconformance reports are communicated clearly to the team.
• Lead supplier notification and follow-up for root cause analysis and corrective actions related to nonconforming products or processes.
• Perform inspection and testing processes to ensure product quality, including preparing and completing First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 reports.
• Support and manage activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of the companys quality system across engineering, manufacturing, and inspection functions.
• Launch and manage internal, customer, and supplier audits, including planning, execution, follow-up, and verification of corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related documentation such as reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and certification records.
• Deliver technical presentations and communicate quality performance, audit findings, and improvement initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership to support overall quality objectives and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in quality control, quality assurance, and quality management systems.
• Experience with AS9102 and First Article Inspection (FAI) preparation and reporting.
• Proficiency in conducting internal and external audits of suppliers, processes, and quality systems.
• Experience in root cause analysis and developing and implementing corrective action plans (RCCA).
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes, including supplier notification, follow-up, and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in inspection and quality verification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business information.
• Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, including leadership and other stakeholders.
• Strong reasoning ability, with the capacity to follow detailed written or oral instructions and address problems involving standardized situations.
• Solid mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Strong analytical skills with acute attention to detail and the ability to present numerical data effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant applications used for reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Ability to manage customer relationships, including contract review, implementation, and ongoing quality communication.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and deliver effective technical presentations.
• Solution-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Why Work Here?

The organization maintains a strong, long-standing reputation for uncompromising quality, supported by rigorous inspection processes and continuous calibration of all inspection equipment to ensure testing accuracy. Team members work with close-tolerance precision manufacturing in demanding aerospace environments, gaining exposure to advanced quality standards such as MIL-I-45208A and international requirements. Every item produced or purchased is fully traceable, with step-by-step monitoring and thorough documentation that reinforces a culture of accountability and excellence. Employees join a professional, experienced team that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement, and they contribute directly to delivering products with exceptional quality and dependability.

Work Environment

You will work as part of a close-knit team of approximately 10 employees, collaborating closely with the engineering team in a precision-focused manufacturing and inspection environment. The work setting emphasizes detailed inspection, calibrated equipment, and strict adherence to documented processes and international standards to ensure full traceability and conformance. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing a structured daytime workweek. The environment supports frequent interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and quality personnel, as well as coordination with external customers, suppliers, and source inspectors.

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

Company Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, etc.

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenville, SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.