Quality Engineer

Our client is seeking a Quality Engineer to support a growing aerospace composites manufacturing operation. This role will help lead and improve quality systems, inspection processes, first article inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a large pipeline of new product introductions. The Quality team is relatively young, so the ideal candidate will bring prior quality engineering experience and be able to contribute with minimal training. Experience in aerospace, composites manufacturing, and AS9100 environments is highly preferred. Apply now!

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Maintain and improve quality management systems and manufacturing quality processes
• Support new product launches through quality planning, inspection, and validation activities
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and calibration procedures
• Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) and support documentation requirements
• Support customer, regulatory, and compliance audits
• Investigate product and process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Manage product deviations, quality notifications, and nonconformance activities
• Partner with engineering teams on document control, quality planning, and process improvements
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply chain activities
• Communicate quality requirements and performance expectations with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 2+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems
• Working knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing quality methods, inspection processes, and metrology principles
• Ability to conduct root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions
• Experience supporting supplier quality, customer quality requirements, and cross-functional manufacturing teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality-related systems

Benefits Overview:

• 401k
• Major health insurances
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Click here for a complete list of benefits

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Marlyn Kurtovic at (515) 225-7000 or email mkurtovic@thepalmergroup.com.

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