Quality Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
  • 8+ years of aerospace structures / Nacelle quality or manufacturing experience.
  • 4+ years of dedicated Aerospace experience.
  • Hands-on experience with PFMEA, especially in aerospace structures / Nacelles.
  • Experience developing APQP documents and PPAP deliverables.
  • Ability to perform Root Cause, Corrective Action using RCCA tools like PFMEA and DMAIC.
  • Broad knowledge of statistics and statistical process control.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD Software (Catia/3dx preferred).
  • Strong understanding of ISO9000 or AS9100 and FAA Part 21 requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-department collaboration to enhance quality processes.
  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert on quality-related project activities.
  • Consult on projects to provide expertise in quality and design controls.
  • Create and execute quality control plans and flow charts for various production stages.
  • Identify opportunities to improve quality through customer interaction and feedback.
  • Review and analyze data to influence operational improvements and quality standards.
  • Integrate risk management strategies into quality planning processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Access to advanced engineering tools and software.
  • Collaborative workplace culture promoting cross-departmental teamwork.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that impact aerospace quality standards.
Full Job Description


JOB LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer will lead cross-department collaboration and be the Subject Matter Expert in Quality adjacent project activities in other departments. The Quality Engineer will consult on projects, offering expertise on matters related to quality, design controls, and risk

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
  • 8+ years of aerospace structures / Nacelle quality or manufacturing experience.
  • 4+ dedicated Aerospace experience
  • Hands on experience on PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) preferably aerospace structures / Nacelles
  • Develop Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documents, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables
  • Works on Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D, etc.).
  • Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
  • Create, review, and execute quality control plans, flow charts for incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and final products
  • Strong understanding of ISO9000 or AS9100, FAA Part 21 and structural conformity requirements.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/3dx preferred)
  • Strong understanding of Aircraft structures / Nacelles, design guidelines, composite and metallic failure modes.


Preferred Skills
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical views that translate raw data into clear operational insights and recommended actions.
  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
  • Familiarity with digital QMS / PLM tools


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