Aerospace FAI & DQR Quality Coordinator

Is this you?

• Do you enjoy turning complex drawings and specs into clear, actionable inspections?
• Are you energized by owning FAI metrics and signing off on first articles with confidence?
• Can you partner with production, engineering, and supply chain to keep quality at the forefront without slowing throughput?

If you said yes, you could be our next Aerospace FAI & DQR Quality Coordinator—reporting to the Director of Quality (Department 513) and helping us deliver right-first-time results for customers.

What you’ll impact

• Inspection & documentation: Capture results precisely, escalate nonconformances, and help drive timely resolutions.
• Problem-solving: Contribute to root-cause analysis and CAPA under Quality leadership.
• Quality system rigor: Uphold procedures and maintain accurate records per ISO 9001/AS9100 practices.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to protect product flow and elevate quality during production.
• Supplier quality: Assist with supplier checks and vendor conformance monitoring.
• Audit readiness: Prepare for internal/external audits and support corrective follow-ups.
• FAI leadership: Perform FAI reviews and approvals; serve as the FAI metric owner and SME.
• Customer interface: Execute DQR activities for customers as needed.
• Flexibility: Take on additional assignments from the Director of Quality.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework or associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing support capacity.
• Comfort with metrology tools: calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Proven ability to read/interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 is advantageous.
• Detail-driven, accurate, and diligent with documentation.
• Team-oriented communicator eager to learn.
• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Office or quality systems exposure preferred.

What to expect

• Work environment: Manufacturing floor with industrial equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Physical requirements: Ability to sit/stand/walk for extended periods; lift up to 25 lbs routinely and 50 lbs occasionally with assistance; manual dexterity and visual acuity for precision inspections.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; occasional overtime/weekends to support production or audits.
• Travel: Occasional visits to suppliers or other company locations.
• PPE: Provided and required per safety protocols.
• Career growth: Pathways into advanced Quality roles based on performance and development.

Proficiencies

• Aerospace manufacturing
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• AS9100 experience

Tech and tools

• Calipers and micrometers
• Quality control software

Legal notices

*The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

**ADA Compliance:

** Alinabal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees requiring accommodations will be supported through an interactive process to ensure safe and effective job performance.

Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.