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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be responsible for driving continuous improvement, process capability, regulatory compliance, and corrective action effectiveness throughout StandardAero's Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations. This position partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to identify systemic issues, reduce defects and rework, improve process performance, and strengthen compliance with FAA Part 145, AS9110, customer, and internal requirements. The Quality Engineer serves as a technical resource for root cause analysis, risk management, statistical analysis, process improvement, and quality system effectiveness.
What You'll do:
- Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, A3, DMAIC, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Analysis.
- Drive cross-functional corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, ensuring timely implementation and effectiveness validation.
- Analyze quality escapes, audit findings, customer complaints, defects, and operational trends to identify systemic improvement opportunities.
- Reduce rework, scrap, escapes, and test failures through data-driven quality and process improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability, throughput, efficiency, and first-pass yield.
- Develop and maintain PFMEAs, risk assessments, control plans, and other risk mitigation tools.
- Identify and implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions and risk-reduction strategies.
- Support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational and quality performance.
- Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 regulations, AS9110 requirements, customer specifications, and company quality procedures.
- Support internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits while maintaining audit readiness.
- Analyze quality and operational performance data using SPC, process capability analysis, sampling plans, and other statistical quality tools.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making and monitor quality performance
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training on quality systems, root cause analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline required. (Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.)
- 5 years of experience in aerospace, aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or a highly regulated industry.
- 5 years of experience supporting FAA Part 145, AS9110, AS9100, military, or commercial aerospace operations preferred.
- 5 years demonstrating experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers, auditors, regulators, and senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
- ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- AS9100/AS9110 Lead Auditor Certification
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of experience in aerospace, aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or a highly regulated industry
- 5 years demonstrating experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action activities
- Experience with FAA Part 145, AS9110, AS9100, military, or commercial aerospace operations
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers, auditors, regulators, and senior leadership
- Experience using statistical quality tools (SPC, process capability analysis, sampling plans)
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- ASQ or lead auditor certifications (CQE, CSSBB, CMQ/OE, CQA, AS9100/AS9110 Lead Auditor)
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
