Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and document nonconformances in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams identified in manufacturing, receiving inspection, and the field.
• Support creation of Supplier Discrepancy Reports when responsibility lies with the supplier.
• Assess and validate quality gates to ensure proper placement and functionality for each manufacturing stage.
• Confirm that processes align with standard manufacturing practices and client requirements.
• Monitor process indicators (e.g., yield, takt time, throughput) to evaluate performance during validation.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with client and supplier teams to support resolution of quality issues.
• Maintain and track corrective action follow-up plans, ensuring effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Document findings and prepare reports to communicate results, trends, and recommendations.
• Maintain an on-site presence Monday through Friday, following client direction and priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in hydraulic systems, electromechanical expertise, or composites. 
• 3+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) or Quality Engineering experience, preferably with exposure to aerospace and automotive industries.
• Hands-on experience with production line validation, process audits, and quality gate verification.
• Strong knowledge of investigation tools, systems troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with process performance metrics (yield, takt time, throughput).
• Ability to interpret and apply manufacturing standards and quality requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional and supplier engagement.