Quality Engineer

Job description

Role Summary : 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.