Quality Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer - Composite & Assembly to ensure product quality and process compliance across composite manufacturing and assembly operations. The candidate will be responsible for inspection, quality assurance, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, and first article inspections of composite components and assemblies.
• Monitor composite manufacturing processes including prepreg handling, layup, bonding, curing, trimming, drilling, machining, and finishing operations.
• Verify assembly operations such as fit-up, alignment, fastening, torque application, and dimensional conformity.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing plans, and GD&T requirements.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring instruments including Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and CMM reports.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Generate and manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) activities.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation and product traceability requirements.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, composite manufacturing, or precision engineering environments.
• Good understanding of AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), and aerospace quality management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Hands-on experience with inspection and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of NCR, RCA, CAPA, 8D, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.,
• Strong analytical, documentation, and report-preparation skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Preferred Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within aerospace
• Experience with composite structures, bonded assemblies, and aerospace manufacturing processes.