Quality Engineer

QUALITY ENGINEER An Aerospace Quality Engineer ensures manufactured components meet strict aerospace standards ((AS9100)), regulatory requirements ((FAA/EASA)), and customer specifications. They develop inspection processes, conduct root cause analysis ((RCCA/CAPA)) on defects, and drive continuous improvement on the production floor to ensure safety, reliability, and zero-defect quality. Key Responsibilities - Quality Management and Compliance: Ensure compliance with (AS9100), (ISO 9001:2015), and NADCAP certifications. - Root Cause/Corrective Action: Utilize tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone to analyze defects, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. - Production Quality Control: Perform product inspections, First Article Inspections ((FAI)), and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis ((PFMEA)). - Documentation and Auditing: Perform internal audits, supplier surveillance, and maintain quality documents like control plans and inspection instructions. - Process Improvement: Use statistical process control ((SPC)) and MSA to monitor trends and reduce rework or scrap.] Required Qualifications - Education: Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Quality) or equivalent work experience in related technical field. - Experience: (5+) years of quality experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing. - Technical Skills: Proficiency with blueprint reading (GDandT), inspection tools, and ERP systems. - Certifications: CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) preferred. Physical/Work Environment - Requires working in a shop environment to perform hands-on inspections. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62. Federal contractor. EOE, including disability/vets. Qualified applicants may send resume by fax (562) 275-7524 or email [email protected]. Pay: $65k annual DOE Job Type: Onsite, Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm Benefits: 401(k) with 401(k) 3% Match Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (with employer share of cost) Paid time off - holiday, sick, vacation Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required as needed. TFC Manufacturing, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to an Affirmative Action Program compliance. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we always e-Verify our employees. We make structural parts using fabricated metal sheets (mostly aluminum) for the aerospace industry. We are NADCAP accredited for Welding, Heat Treating, and Composites and we are AS9100D certified. We are looking for a candidate that is familiar with the manufacturing process, can read blueprints, and use various inspections tools. Main duty is to inspect production parts against specifications per customer drawings. Experience in the industry is preferred but more than experience, we need someone who is detail oriented, a fast learner, a team player, and a hard worker. TFC offers the complete benefit package - Holiday pay, Sick Pay, Vacation accrual, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching. More than half of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years!