Aerospace Quality Assurance Engineer

1 week ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States LMI Aerospace - A Member of the Sonaca Group Full time

ABOUT LMI AEROSPACE

LMI Aerospace, a prominent entity in the aerospace sector, excels in the design, construction, and production of aerospace structures, systems, and components for a diverse range of clients, including commercial, business, regional, and military aerospace sectors. Our team comprises engineering, manufacturing, and testing professionals located across the United States and globally. Our collaborative approach and comprehensive capabilities provide our workforce with numerous opportunities for professional advancement within the organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are actively seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) to spearhead our quality initiatives. The QE will be tasked with interpreting customer contract stipulations, engineering schematics, specifications, and other technical documents to guarantee adherence and effective application within the LMI Quality Management System (QMS). This role encompasses the full spectrum of the QMS, from proposal assessment to the final delivery and documentation of quality assurance.

In all endeavors, the QE will uphold LMI's strategic objectives, quality policies, and core values by reinforcing our dedication to total customer satisfaction, high-quality products and services, and the professional growth of our employees. This position requires on-site presence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific duties and responsibilities of the QE may differ based on the assigned operation and manufacturing site at LMI Aerospace. The following outlines the primary activities typical of this role:

  • Identify and communicate customer contractual obligations.
  • Serve as the liaison to the customer for quality-related matters.
  • Facilitate and support customer or industry quality audits and certification processes.
  • Develop Quality Assurance Program Plans as necessary.
  • Revise and maintain procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
  • Conduct process and product audits to support quality adherence.
  • Engage in design reviews, design validation, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) support as needed.
  • Formulate inspection plans and methodologies for manufacturing processes, including the necessary inspection tools and equipment to ensure efficient inspection workflows, including First Article Inspection (FAI) plans as required.
  • Assist and educate personnel in procedures and processes to establish and document inspection criteria and process enhancements, including process audits.
  • Participate in and lead team-based corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing quality.
  • Utilize qualitative and statistical methodologies to gather, summarize, analyze, interpret, and communicate process capability and performance, including key statistical process control (SPC) tools.
  • Oversee Root Cause and Corrective Action activities across the organization.
  • Manage customer quality portals and ensure all actions are documented in the internal tracking system.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related field from an accredited institution, with 3-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering within the aerospace industry. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Familiarity with the aerospace sector is preferred.
  • Experience in inspecting detailed components, tooling, and assemblies is required. Aerospace inspection experience and knowledge of computer-aided design systems are advantageous.
  • Experience in auditing, preferably to AS9000/AS9100 standards, is required. Lead Auditor certification for AS9000/AS9100 is preferred.
  • Proficiency in conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective actions.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to utilize enterprise applications (e.g., material resource planning, product lifecycle management) and various specialized software applications regularly.
  • Certification in the Body of Knowledge for ASQ Quality Engineering is preferred.
  • SAP experience is a plus.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

WHY LMI AEROSPACE?

We prioritize the well-being of our employees.

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company-matching contributions.
  • Competitive salary packages.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee assistance program for access to counseling and community resources.
  • Wellness initiatives.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.

Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions.



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