Job Description

Quality Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment. This role leads the development and execution of robust quality systems aligned with aerospace and regulated industry standards, supporting new product introduction and ensuring full compliance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 quality management systems

• Review engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturability and inspection requirements

• Balloon drawings and develop detailed inspection plans and FAIR packages

• Lead First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and manage PPAP submissions

• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards

• Partner with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues

• Support NCR review, MRB activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing

• Strong expertise in drawing review, inspection planning, FAI, PPAP, and GD&T

• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485

Preferred:

• Experience with aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers

• CQE, CQA, or related certification

• Familiarity with SPC and MSA

What’s Offered:

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Fully paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid Holidays and PTO

• Educational reimbursement

• 4-day work week

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Poel with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poel@gogpac.com #quality #qualityengineer #ISO9001 #AS9100 #aerospace #manufacturing #plating #painting #rootcauseanalysis #CMM #GD&T #manufactuing #medical #meddiivice #qualitycontrol #qualityassurance #apqp #AS9145 #DCMA quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer quality engineer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.