
Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing - Farmingdale, NY
- Hicksville, NY
- $80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitor and maintain compliance with industry and customer quality requirements (AS9100).
- Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive actions (RCCA) using 8D, Fishbone, or similar methodologies.
- Support internal and external audits, including NADCAP audits.
- Develop and update inspection plans, work instructions, and quality procedures.
- Perform and review first article inspections (FAI) to AS9102 standards.
- Review and approve process and product certifications, test data, and material traceability.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve process capability and reduce non-conformances.
- Assist in the management and reporting of key quality metrics (yield, scrap, customer complaints, etc.).
- Train and support production personnel on quality standards and procedures.
- Coordinate with metallurgical lab and inspection teams for product validation and release.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace quality role.
- Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP requirements.
- Proficient in using measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, comparators) and GD&T interpretation.
- Experience with FAI, SPC, FMEA, control plans, and CAPA processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MRP and quality management systems a plus.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to contribute to aerospace, defense, and energy innovations
- Dynamic and growing organization with a strong technical legacy
- Professional development and training in high-specification manufacturing