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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.\nAs 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.\nWhat You'll do:\nLead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, A3, DMAIC, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Analysis.\nDrive cross-functional corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, ensuring timely implementation and effectiveness validation.\nAnalyze quality escapes, audit findings, customer complaints, defects, and operational trends to identify systemic improvement opportunities.\nReduce rework, scrap, escapes, and test failures through data-driven quality and process improvement initiatives.\nPartner with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability, throughput, efficiency, and first-pass yield.\nDevelop and maintain PFMEAs, risk assessments, control plans, and other risk mitigation tools.\nIdentify and implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions and risk-reduction strategies.\nSupport Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational and quality performance.\nEnsure compliance with FAA Part 145 regulations, AS9110 requirements, customer specifications, and company quality procedures.\nSupport internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits while maintaining audit readiness.\nAnalyze quality and operational performance data using SPC, process capability analysis, sampling plans, and other statistical quality tools.\nDevelop reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making and monitor quality performance\nProvide technical guidance, coaching, and training on quality systems, root cause analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor'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.)\n5 years of experience in aerospace, aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or a highly regulated industry.\n5 years of experience supporting FAA Part 145, AS9110, AS9100, military, or commercial aerospace operations preferred.\n5 years demonstrating experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action activities.\nAbility to effectively communicate with customers, auditors, regulators, and senior leadership.\nPreferred Qualifications\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)\nASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)\nASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)\nASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)\nLean Six Sigma Black Belt\nAS9100/AS9110 Lead Auditor Certification\nBenefits that make life better:\nComprehensive Healthcare\n401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested\nPaid Time Off starting on day one\nBonus opportunities\nHealth- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nShort- & Long-Term Disability\nLife & AD&D Insurance\nLearning & Training opportunities\nRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911\nWith 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.\nInclusivity Is Our Standard\nStandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. 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