What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Beacon Engineering Resources?
Quality Engineer
Join a team focused on building quality into products, processes, and customer outcomes in the aerospace industry. This role leads quality strategy, partners across functions, and drives measurable improvements.
Responsibilities
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Lead quality initiatives from concept through launch to ensure product and process excellence
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Serve as or qualify to serve as a DMIR per 14 CFR 183.31
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Run cross-functional investigations and CAPA to achieve real corrective and preventive results
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Reduce defects and improve yield and throughput with data-driven projects
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Design and implement QA methods, control plans, test and inspection procedures
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Maintain accurate documentation, metrics, and management reports
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Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers across the lifecycle
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Support and improve the QMS to meet AS9100 requirements
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Mentor peers and model curiosity, accountability, and ownership
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree and 6 years in aerospace quality engineering, or 10 years in aerospace manufacturing quality
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Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100
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Familiar with configuration management and product lifecycle practices
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Proficient in FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE, SPC, and MSA
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Proven track record leading cross-functional improvements
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Eligible to work with ITAR-controlled products and data
Preferred
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Background in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
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Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
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Precision machining experience
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APQP exposure
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Knowledge of brazing and welding standards
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Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009