JOB SUMMARYQuality Engineering (QE) Manager - Aerospace Structures
We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager with deep experience in aerospace structures to lead quality activities across metallic and composite airframe components. This role manages a team of QEs supporting design, production, and supplier operations to ensure structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and flawless execution.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESKey Responsibilities- Lead and develop a QE team focused on aircraft structural components (fuselage, wings, empennage, composite assemblies).
- Ensure product and process compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA structural requirements, and customer standards.
- Oversee FAI, structural inspection planning, NDI/NDT coordination, material certification, and special process controls.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to structural defects, nonconformances, fatigue/damage tolerance issues, and manufacturing escapes.
- Partner with Design Engineering on structural qualification, test planning, DFM/A, and risk mitigation (FMEA, PFMEA).
- Track quality performance metrics (scrap, rework, structural defects, MRB trends) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support supplier quality for metallics, composites, machining, fabrication, and bonded assemblies.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
- 10+ years of aerospace structures quality or manufacturing experience.
- Strong understanding of AS9100, FAA Part 21 and structural conformity requirements.
- Experience leading QE teams or complex cross-functional quality initiatives.
Preferred- ASQ CQE/CQA or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Familiarity with MRB processes and digital QMS/PLM tools.
Physical & Mental Demands- Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for extended period of time
- Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
- Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
- Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.
- Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person
- Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
- Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response
- Additional Physical Requirements: file, speak, write, listen, read, type, understand
- Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret
Environment- Work typically performed in an office setting.
