JOB SUMMARY

Quality Engineering (QE) Manager – Aerospace Structures

We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager with deep experience in aerospace structures to lead quality activities across metallic and composite airframe components. This role manages a team of QEs supporting design, production, and supplier operations to ensure structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and flawless execution.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a QE team focused on aircraft structural components (fuselage, wings, empennage, composite assemblies).
Ensure product and process compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA structural requirements, and customer standards.
Oversee FAI, structural inspection planning, NDI/NDT coordination, material certification, and special process controls.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to structural defects, nonconformances, fatigue/damage tolerance issues, and manufacturing escapes.
Partner with Design Engineering on structural qualification, test planning, DFM/A, and risk mitigation (FMEA, PFMEA).
Track quality performance metrics (scrap, rework, structural defects, MRB trends) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Support supplier quality for metallics, composites, machining, fabrication, and bonded assemblies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
10+ years of aerospace structures quality or manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of AS9100, FAA Part 21 and structural conformity requirements.
Experience leading QE teams or complex cross‑functional quality initiatives.

Preferred

ASQ CQE/CQA or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
Familiarity with MRB processes and digital QMS/PLM tools.

Physical & Mental Demands

Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for extended period of time
Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.
Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person
Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response
Additional Physical Requirements: file, speak, write, listen, read, type, understand
Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret

Environment

Work typically performed in an office setting.

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