What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer (Aerospace) position at Zobility?
Location: Lansing, MI
Position: Temp to Hire
Title: 26-00661 - Quality Engineer (Aerospace)
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a Quality Engineer with 5 years of experience to support quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- This role involves reviewing engineering data, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and collaborating across teams to maintain product and process compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review engineering blueprints to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements
- Evaluate manufacturing work instructions for accuracy and adherence to technical data and quality systems
- Review purchase orders to ensure alignment with technical specifications and quality requirements
- Assist in developing inspection plans and generating inspection reports using standard tools/software
- Identify inspection requirements based on drawings, material specifications, and customer requirements
- Perform root cause analysis (RCCA/CAPA) and support corrective and preventive actions
- Conduct internal process and product audits on a regular basis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Support nonconformance management and quality system compliance
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related technical field)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality or Engineering
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical standards
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (RCCA, CAPA)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across all organizational levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Experience with inspection software such as PolyWorks, Geomagic, or similar tools
- Familiarity with inspection fixturing and assembly jig practices
- CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred)
- Knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100 and/or ISO 9001
Key Skills:
- Blueprint reading and technical data interpretation
- Inspection planning and quality validation
- Root cause analysis and problem solving
- Audit and compliance management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Experience Level:
- Senior level (5 years of relevant experience)