Quality Assurance Engineer

A Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer in the aerospace industry ensures that all aircraft components, systems, materials, and manufacturing processes meet strict aviation safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA/EASA regulations) Perform inspection of aerospace parts, assemblies, and materials Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes Conduct internal audits and supplier audits Investigate non-conformance reports (NCR) and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA) Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams Maintain quality documentation and traceability records Support root cause analysis for defects and failures Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements Participate in continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) initiatives 🎯 Required Skills & Qualifications 🧠 Technical Skills: Knowledge of aerospace standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, EASA Understanding of quality control tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5 Why analysis) Ability to read engineering drawings & GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, gauges) Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, composites, sheet metal, assembly) Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods is an advantage 📊 Analytical Skills: Strong root cause analysis capability Attention to detail and high accuracy Problem-solving and decision-making skills 💻 Software Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Quality systems software (SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, or similar) Document control systems 🧾 Compliance & Standards Knowledge: AS9100 Quality Management System Aerospace regulatory requirements (FAA / EASA) ISO 9001 Quality Management System 🤝 Soft Skills: Strong communication skills (written & verbal) Team collaboration across engineering and production teams Time management and multitasking Discipline and high safety awareness Ability to work under pressure in regulated environments