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