Quality Engineer l CNC Machining

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.
• Support and maintain AS9100 quality management systems and associated procedures.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure manufacturing compliance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities utilizing 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze quality trends, defects, scrap, and customer complaints to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process capability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Monitor key quality metrics and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.

Production & Process Support

• Partner with Manufacturing and CNC Engineering teams to improve process controls and product quality.
• Support first article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Participate in process validation, capability studies, and production readiness reviews.
• Assist with inspection planning and the development of quality control methods.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes to ensure consistent production of high-precision aerospace components.

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Serve as a quality liaison for customers regarding quality concerns, corrective actions, and technical inquiries.
• Support customer audits and quality reviews.
• Work with suppliers to address nonconforming material issues and improve supplier quality performance.
• Ensure effective containment, corrective actions, and closure of customer and supplier quality issues.

Measurement & Inspection

• Support inspection activities involving CMMs, precision measuring instruments, and advanced inspection equipment.
• Review inspection data and statistical trends to ensure product compliance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of inspection programs, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Promote best practices related to measurement system analysis and process control.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Big parent company backing with a family-oriented feel!Company promotes heavily from within!

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience within CNC machining, aerospace manufacturing, or precision metal manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and customer-specific aerospace requirements.
• Experience with CMM programming and advanced inspection methods.
• Familiarity with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and APQP methodologies.
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, or CMQ/OE.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.

Our client is a growing aerospace manufacturing organization with the backing and stability of a large corporate parent, providing the resources, investment, and long-term vision needed to support continued expansion. This financial strength allows the company to invest in cutting-edge technology, equipment, and talent while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Despite its corporate support, the organization has maintained an entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered to make decisions, take ownership of their work, and drive meaningful improvements. With a collaborative environment, a growing team, and significant opportunities to make an impact, this is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking both stability and autonomy in a fast-paced precision manufacturing setting.

• Base Salary up to $110,000
• 3 Weeks PTO
• 401K Match
• Medical (covered by employer)
• Dental (covered by employer)
• Vision (covered by employer)
• More!