Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support on-site Quality Clinic operations within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This is a highly physical, shopfloor-intensive role focused on the handling, movement, and processing of non-conforming materials (NCMs). The ideal candidate must demonstrate a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and experience in quality processes within fast-paced production environments.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Non-Conforming Material Handling (Shopfloor Focus)
• Review and validate non-conformance (NC) data submitted by inspectors.
• Physically retrieve non-conforming materials from the shop floor for review.
• Move parts between inspection areas, holding zones, and disposition lanes.
• Execute Quality Notification (QN) actions: tagging, segregation, traceability.
• Coordinate with downstream teams for post-disposition processing.
• Enforce FIFO (First-In-First-Out) practices to prevent backlog and delays.

Quality Clinic Operations

• Maintain & control of non-conforming parts within the Quality Clinic.
• Provide hands-on support during disposition decisions: use-as-is, rework, repair, scrap.
• Maintain accurate tracking and logging of QNs both physically and in the system throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Assist in MRB (Material Review Board) activities via real-time part visibility and staging.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications for defect validation.
• Support RCCA (Root Cause & Corrective Action) activities for recurring NCs.
• Strong physical presence on the shop floor and this is not a desk-bound role.
• Familiarity with aero-engine parts, manufacturing processes, and shopfloor protocols.
• Effective communication with inspectors, supervisors, and production teams.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Solumina) for QN tracking.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word) for documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
2. 4-6 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with at least 4 years in a shop floor-based quality role.
3. Prior experience in Quality Clinic support, NC material handling, or MRB activities is strongly preferred.
4. Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 standards, and practical application of 7QC tools.
5. Willingness to work in shift rotations and support extended hours during high-demand periods.