Your Roles/Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans and acceptance criteria for incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities
• Lead and support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations using structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis
• Manage internal Nonconformances (NCRs), Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs), ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and closure
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement containment actions, corrective actions, and preventive measures to eliminate recurring quality issues
• Support supplier development initiatives to improve supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and overall performance
• Monitor supplier quality performance, identify trends, and drive improvement activities to reduce defects and incoming inspection failures
• Issue, manage, and follow up on Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), ensuring timely responses and verification of corrective action effectiveness
• Work directly with suppliers to investigate nonconforming materials, resolve quality concerns, and prevent repeat issues
• Support supplier qualification, evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance assessments.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to communicate supplier quality expectations and resolve technical or manufacturing concerns
• Support risk-based quality activities, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), as applicable
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection documentation, and quality records
• Ensure quality activities and documentation comply with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) procedures
• Analyze quality data, identify defect trends, and recommend process improvements to reduce nonconformances and improve product quality
• Provide technical support and guidance to Quality Inspectors and Technicians regarding inspection methods, quality requirements, and nonconforming material disposition
• Partner with Engineering and Production to address manufacturing quality issues and improve process controls
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and ensure compliance with applicable aerospace requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including corrective action implementation and follow-up
• Support product transfers, New Product Introduction (NPI), and manufacturing process changes to ensure quality requirements, inspection plans, and process controls are properly established and implemented
• Support the implementation, setup, qualification, and continuous improvement of inspection equipment and measurement systems, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Keyence systems, and other advanced inspection technologies

Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or a related engineering environment required
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and follow through on assigned tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A combination of relevant education and professional experience will be considered

We Offer:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Company-paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• 4/10 schedule