Mason, OH
Full-Time Regular
Engineering/Manufacturing

Quality Engineer – Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing

Position Overview

A growing precision manufacturing organization serving highly regulated industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving quality systems that ensure materials and finished products meet customer and regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer will support new product introductions, resolve nonconformances, lead corrective actions, and serve as a key interface between customers, suppliers, and internal operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as quality liaison for customers during product launches, issue resolution, and ongoing improvement initiatives

  • Review and evaluate nonconforming hardware in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements

  • Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities

  • Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) processes and disposition activities

  • Develop and implement corrective actions and quality alerts to prevent recurrence

  • Support new product introduction activities including preparation of required documentation (e.g., FAI, PFMEA, PPAP, control plans, etc.)

  • Conduct internal audits, workstation audits, and source inspections as required

  • Issue and track supplier corrective action requests related to quality issues

  • Create and maintain inspection instructions and quality documentation

  • Review purchase orders and contracts to ensure quality and specification requirements are clearly defined and met

  • Monitor quality trends and implement preventive actions to reduce defects

  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to resolve process and product issues

  • Review engineering drawings and revisions to confirm compliance with quality standards

  • Assist with qualification of parts, processes, and suppliers

  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance quality and productivity

  • Support updates to work instructions, process documentation, inspection methods, and quality standards

  • Perform job cost and routing reviews as needed to validate standards

  • Maintain compliance with internal procedures, safety policies, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace or similar preferred)

  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or comparable quality management systems; familiarity with NADCAP requirements preferred

  • Experience with core quality tools including FAI, PFMEA, PPAP, root cause analysis, corrective actions, Gage R&R, and capability analysis

  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and apply GD&T principles

  • Proficiency using standard inspection and measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)

  • Strong understanding of statistical methods and basic geometric/trigonometric principles

  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications

  • Familiarity with machining operations and manufacturing processes

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

  • Must meet U.S. export compliance requirements (ITAR eligibility)

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and specifications

  • Self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented

  • Comfortable presenting technical information to customers and internal teams

  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Regular attendance required based on business demands

  • Combination of office and production floor environment

  • Frequent computer use and interaction with production equipment

  • Exposure to typical manufacturing noise levels

  • Ability to move throughout facility and perform visual inspections as required