Job Information - Quality Engineer

Job Duties

• Lead Quality Engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), supporting products from early development through production readiness and scale-up.
• Develop and execute quality plans, inspection plans, control plans, and process qualification strategies for composite manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Quality (DFQ) principles are embedded early in product development.
• Support scaling of composite manufacturing processes for high-volume production, ensuring consistent quality, repeatability, and reliability.
• Define and implement inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and measurement strategies for complex composite structures and assemblies.
• Support process and equipment qualification activities in accordance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with tooling, automation, and equipment teams to define quality requirements for tooling, fixtures, go/no-go gauges, and inspection aids.
• Perform and support root cause analysis, corrective actions (RCCA), and continuous improvement efforts related to manufacturing and product quality.
• Work directly with technicians and engineers on the shop floor during prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up.
• Interface with material suppliers and external vendors to ensure incoming materials and outsourced processes meet quality and performance requirements.
• Author and maintain quality-related documentation, including work instructions, inspection requirements, PFMEAs, and validation reports.
• Ensure all quality activities align with aerospace regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality systems.

Job Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting NPI programs in an aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on background in composite manufacturing, including layup, curing, bonding, trimming, and assembly.
• Experience developing process qualification and validation plans for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with automated composite manufacturing or advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems in fast-paced, resource-limited environments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Knowledge of basic industrial engineering principles such as statistical analysis, process capability, and variation reduction.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and communicate quality requirements.

Facility Description

Our client operates advanced manufacturing facilities dedicated to the development and production of high-performance thermoplastic composite materials and engineered solutions for the aerospace industry. The facility is equipped with modern production lines, precision fabrication equipment, and controlled processing environments to support consistent, high-quality output.

Operations include material compounding, forming, machining, kitting, and finishing, supported by in-house quality assurance and inspection capabilities. The facility follows rigorous aerospace quality standards and emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and process control to meet demanding customer and regulatory requirements.

With a focus on innovation, reliability, and scalability, the facility supports both development and full-rate production programs for commercial, defense, and space applications, serving global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Benefits

As an employee of Strom Aviation, you will receive benefits including holiday pay, longevity pay, access to a 401K program and insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability).  We offer travel pay, bonuses, and other incentives for some positions as well.  A referral is the best compliment we can get, and Strom Aviation offers 2 different referral programs for our employees.                 

Our recruiters strive to connect qualified individuals with opportunities. With hundreds of jobs across the nation, Strom offers opportunities no matter where you are. 

Pay

$40.00-$85.00
**Please check with recruiter to see if you qualify for per diem, travel pay, or numerous bonuses. These items vary by job.

Contact: Strom Jobs
 jobs@stromaviation.com
 1-800-743-8988

Strom Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military and veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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