What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at Héroux-Devtek?
An International Leader In Aviation
Héroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Héroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Information On The Division
Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000 sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.
Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.
With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.
What we offer?
The Quality Assurance Engineer at Héroux-Devtek, is responsible for ensuring final product quality across aerospace and defense programs by developing and executing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Operator Process Control Awareness (OPCA) plans, leading supplier and process audits, and driving root cause resolution on internal and external nonconformances. This role serves as the quality voice in design reviews, NCMR investigations, and customer-facing quality correspondence, partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to protect the integrity of ITAR-regulated product shipped to government and commercial aerospace customers. The ideal candidate brings five-plus years of QA and inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, strong GD&T fluency, and hands-on use of tools like PFMEA and 5 Whys to prevent defects before they escape.
Main Responsibilities
Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.
Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!
Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.
HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Héroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Héroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Information On The Division
Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000 sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.
Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.
With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.
What we offer?
- Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
- A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
- Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
- Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
- Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
- Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
- Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
- Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
- Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
- Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
- A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference
The Quality Assurance Engineer at Héroux-Devtek, is responsible for ensuring final product quality across aerospace and defense programs by developing and executing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Operator Process Control Awareness (OPCA) plans, leading supplier and process audits, and driving root cause resolution on internal and external nonconformances. This role serves as the quality voice in design reviews, NCMR investigations, and customer-facing quality correspondence, partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to protect the integrity of ITAR-regulated product shipped to government and commercial aerospace customers. The ideal candidate brings five-plus years of QA and inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, strong GD&T fluency, and hands-on use of tools like PFMEA and 5 Whys to prevent defects before they escape.
Main Responsibilities
- Assure final product quality through development and implementation of First Article Inspection (FAI) and Operator Process Control Awareness (OPCA) plans.
- Manage supplier, process, product audits and inspections.
- Resolve corrective action requests involving supplier issues.
- Implement 5 Why’s tools to resolve internal issues.
- Interface with relative personnel to resolve problems/issues with internal and external products.
- Recommend methods for improved utilization of resources.
- Review quotes, purchase orders and sales orders submitted by customer service, for quality requirements.
- Establish a monthly/quarterly cadence for performing internal audits.
- Participate in nonconforming material (NCMR) investigations internally and externally.
- Prepare Quality Assurance activity information, in response to customer requests.
- Use Failure and Analysis Tools to correct issues (PFMEA.
- Receive, distribute and maintain a QA database of all customers, supplier and regulatory alerts.
- Represent Quality Assurance in critical design review meetings.
- Proficient and experience with ERP/MRP systems (Infor LN or similar) is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask and manage multiple internal and external projects simultaneously
- Working knowledge of government‑rated or regulated contracts is preferred
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Five years of quality assurance and inspection experience
- Efficient use of computer-based software systems such as MS Office
- Familiarity and understanding of geometric and dimensional tolerancing
- Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies is favored
Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.
Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!
Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.
HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.