Aerospace Quality Engineer

$85k - $110k

Full-time

Hytek Finishes

Quality Engineer – Elevate Aerospace Excellence
Kent, WA | Full-Time , Day Shift (M–F) | Reports to: Quality Manager
Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 (DOE) | FAA Repair Station Environment
Advance aerospace innovation with precision and purpose.
We're seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our high-performance team driving excellence in aerospace surface finishing. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with OEMs, and ensuring mission-critical quality, this is your runway to impact.
Your Mission
Partner directly with aerospace commercial, defense, and space OEMs and suppliers, to resolve technical issues and interpret engineering specs and drawings.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.
Develop and implement quality standards and process improvements across production.
Support FAA Repair Station return-to-service authorizations.
Host audits and customer visits and train cross-functional teams on quality best practices.
Your Flight Plan
Preferred Experience: 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing or finishing; AS9100 & Nadcap familiarity preferred.
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; quality certifications a plus.
Skills: Strong analytical mindset, hands-on with measuring tools, ERP/QMS systems (Syteline preferred), and technical documentation.
Certifications: FAA Repairman Certificate and auditor training are advantageous.
Why Join Us
Industry Impact: Work on cutting-edge aerospace components with leading OEMs.
Collaborative Culture: Partner with experts across Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
Career Growth: Be part of a company that invests in your development and values innovation.
Benefits That Take You Further
Medical, Dental, Vision + Onsite Health Services (including massage therapy!)
401(k) with match + Performance Sharing
3 weeks paid time office to start + 10 paid holidays + paid community service day
Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, disability & life insurance
Application Process
Please apply at with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.
Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual’s sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

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