Check out this new opportunity! Quality Engineer Aerospace Manufacturing | AS9100 | APQP | PPAP On-site in Lapeer, MI Target salary range: $80,000 - $110,000.00 We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing, new product introduction (NPI), and production quality initiatives through the application of quality engineering principles and AS9100-compliant processes. This role supports APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, GD&T, corrective actions, supplier quality, customer quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and industry quality standards. Responsibilities: * Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and applicable customer and regulatory requirements. * Develop, revise, and maintain quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, quality alerts, and related manufacturing documentation. * Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product development and production launches. * Review contracts, engineering drawings, process routings, purchase orders, work instructions, and customer specifications to ensure quality requirements are achieved. * Review customer contracts for customer-specific quality requirements and compliance. * Maintain assigned workflow actions within the Plex ERP system. * Define product characteristics requiring inspection and determine appropriate inspection methods, equipment, and measurement techniques. * Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to identify and validate critical product characteristics. * Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor and improve manufacturing processes. * Support new product qualification and production launch activities. * Prepare quality documentation including: * PPAP * First Article Inspection (FAI) * PFMEA/FMEA * Control Plans * Check Sheets * Quality Alerts * Sample submission packages * Coordinate and perform quality validation activities including: * First Article Inspections (FAI) * Gage R&R studies * Measurement System Analysis (MSA) * Lead and participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives involving customer, supplier, and internal manufacturing issues. * Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, A3 problem solving, poka-yoke, countermeasures, and error-proofing techniques. * Maintain knowledge of customer specifications, government requirements, and applicable industry standards. * Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and recommended process improvements to cross-functional teams and leadership. * Serve as a Material Review Board (MRB) member to disposition nonconforming material and verify effective rework controls. * Participate in internal quality audits, implement corrective actions, and identify process improvement opportunities. * Support and train quality inspectors while developing inspection work instructions. * Train production personnel on critical product characteristics and quality awareness. * Initiate and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. * Complete customer documentation, product certifications, Certificate of Conformance (CoC) packages, and required customer portal submissions. * Perform quality engineering activities associated with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs). Qualifications: * U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law * Associate degree in Quality or Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent education and experience considered. * Approximately five (5) years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. * Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing quality. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. * Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). * Experience using handheld inspection equipment and precision surface plate measurement devices. * Knowledge and practical application of: * APQP * PPAP * FMEA * SPC * MSA * Gage R&R * Root Cause Analysis * Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) * Experience supporting customer quality, supplier quality, and manufacturing quality activities. * Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 14001 quality systems. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Plex experience preferred). * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and quality data. * Ability to work safely while following environmental, safety, security, and PPE requirements. * Must successfully complete background screening, employment verification, reference checks, and controlled substance testing. Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer What to Expect Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation. * To apply, send a resume to: [email protected] * For more active job openings: Careers at Moseley Technical * For more information about us: Moseley Technical - Mission and Values! "We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."
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