Manufacturing quality engineering

Job Description DRT is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join our growing aerospace manufacturing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career engineer or quality professional who wants to develop expertise in aerospace manufacturing, quality systems, process validation, and continuous improvement. Relocation: No relocation package or relocation assistance is offered for this position. Candidates must be able to work from the local area and commute to the designated work location as required.
You'll work alongside experienced Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Operations leaders, and suppliers while gaining hands-on exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes, AS9100 quality systems, First Article Inspection (FAIR), PPAP, supplier quality, and process improvement initiatives.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges, analyzing processes, and driving quality improvements, we'd love to hear from you!
Work on components that support critical aerospace applications
Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and process validation
Learn from experienced aerospace professionals and industry experts
Build skills in FAIR, PPAP, AS9100, root cause analysis, SPC, and continuous improvement
What You'll Do Drive Manufacturing Quality
Support qualification and validation of aerospace manufacturing processes.
Lead and coordinate AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), PPAP submissions, and process validation activities.
Develop and improve quality plans that align customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
Create and maintain in-process and final inspection documentation.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and customer quality requirements.

Solve Real Production Challenges
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and help resolve nonconforming material issues.
Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and corrective action implementation.
Analyze quality and process performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Inspection teams to resolve quality concerns and improve process capability.

Support Aerospace Quality Systems
Help maintain compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
Maintain quality documentation, traceability records, inspection reports, and KPI metrics.

Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives.
Utilize SPC and data analysis tools to improve process performance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of manufacturing, quality, engineering, or related technical experience.
• Experience with First Piece, In-Process, and Final Inspection activities.
• Experience participating in RCCA investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.