Quality Operations Specialist

Job TitleLocation: Fort Worth, TXResponsibilitiesDevelop, build, and revise First Article Inspection (FAI) plans and Quality Inspection Instructions (QIIs) for complex composite and machined metal parts, including rotor system components.Serve as a member of the Planning Review Board for Quality, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and quality standards.Ensure compliance with configuration management through audits, evaluations, and tracking processes.Interface with internal stakeholders, end users, customers, and subcontractors to resolve quality and planning-related issues.Support new aircraft development programs, legacy product support, and advanced quality technology implementation initiatives.Interpret engineering drawings, technical data, and 3D models to support advanced quality planning activities.Identify and define inspection points within manufacturing routing and planning documentation.Ensure adherence to AS9100 and AS9102 standards in FAI planning and execution.RequirementsBachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, or related field.Preferred SkillsMinimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or aviation manufacturing planning.Aerospace industry experience preferred; other manufacturing industries will be considered.Strong experience with GD&T applied to machined and composite parts.Solid understanding of AS9100 / AS9102 standards and First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements.Experience creating Quality Inspection Instructions (QIIs) and integrating inspection points into manufacturing planning routes.Ability to extract and interpret complex engineering models using Catia V6 / 3DX.Experience working with MES systems such as CAMS, SAP ECC, and SAP PEO.Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.