Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Join a team where precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement define success. As a Quality Engineer, you'll partner closely with inspectors, engineers, and leadership to uphold the highest standards in aerospace manufacturing. You'll gain hands-on experience in inspection, auditing, calibration, and data-driven process improvement—developing expertise that makes a measurable impact on product quality and performance. This is an opportunity to grow your technical skills, strengthen your leadership potential, and contribute to a culture built on teamwork and excellence.

Under the supervision of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will work within our Quality department alongside quality inspectors and learn how to successfully inspect all products and raw materials. This individual will also be responsible for managing the Non-Conforming Material process, Internal Audit process, and Calibration process. Responsibilities will also include the collection and analysis of non-conformance data, process Cpk's, identifying and driving process improvements based on collected data and Root Cause information, the completion of various complaint packages, reports, and mandated quality control processes such as Gage R&R, MSA packages, and FAI packages.

· Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments with well-defined work instructions.

· Follow proper procedures to perform inspection checks and verification of dimensions and make sure that Work Instructions are being followed.

· Able to support daily shipments by performing final inspections as needed, process shipments (generating certs), and assist in packaging and movement of product as needed.

· Act as Primary Quality POC for location reporting to Quality Manager.

· Work with Quality Manager to deploy System and Process improvements between sites.

· Successfully complete all training requirements and become a customer approved DQR/DSQR self-release agent.

· Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) for non-conforming material process.

· Complete various required reports and packages, including but not limited to: AS9102 compliant FAI packages, PFMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP, AS9100 and AS13100.

· Perform necessary mathematical computations to determine extent of nonconformance and complete appropriate paperwork.

· Support and promote continuous improvement activities (8D, DMAIC, PDCA, etc..) to meet business objectives.

· Manage/Support on site Safety & EH&S initiatives and programs.

· Coordinate information exchange between SC Inspectors and CT Location (CMM Data, Certifications, travelers, Air Flow Data).

· Coordinate and conduct internal audit efforts.

· Support external (customer & registrar) audits.

· Manage/Coordinate Calibration system.

· Coordinate training tracking program in conjunction with HR Manager.

· Support Engineering in Development of New Parts, Process, Tooling/Gage qualifications (Gage R&R, correlations) as necessary.

· Coordinate Metallurgical Testing schedule, willing to obtain P&W LCS Certification.

· Familiar with or willing to learn Customer Portals: P&W, GE Aviation, Siemens, GE Power.

· Upload KPC data to Customer Portal as necessary.

· Learn how to recognize needs and arrange for repair or replacement of measuring equipment.

· Provide flexible, cross cultural and departmental support for shifts, training and maintaining workflow.

· Comply with OSHA and EHS requirements.

· May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

· Willing to receive training in CMM Programming (if not already experienced) and work with engineering to troubleshoot and develop CMM programs.

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Bachelor's degree enrollment or completion preferred.

· Some Quality Role experience is preferable.

· Attentiveness to detail.

· Demonstrated self-starter.

· Strong communication, verbal and written skills.

· Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

· Ability to work with various departments within a cross-cultural environment.

· Ability to exercise leadership without authority.

· preferable PC-DMIS exposure.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality related software/programs.

MSA Experience.

MiniTab or QI Macro for Excel knowledge or experience preferred.

NADCAP Audits experience.

Internal Audits experience.

LCS Certification (P&W) or Metallurgical knowledge.

Registrar Audit exposure.

Any design or manufacturing engineering exposure.

Prior manufacturing/production experience.

CMM Operation.

CMM Programming (especially PCDMIS).

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker may be required to move, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and/or complete repetitive motions during course of work.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform quality inspection duties to include as prescribed by AS9100 & AS13100.

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

BURKE AEROSPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at BURKE AEROSPACE, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. It is the responsibility of every employee to follow this policy to the letter; BURKE AEROSPACE will not tolerate violation of it — or ignorance of it.