Quality Engineer

Who Are We? FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers. With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket. For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

Why Work Here? Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.

We Are Looking For The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing technical quality expertise and support at any assigned sites, ensuring product conformance, effective quality planning, and continuous improvement of quality processes. This role serves as the primary technical quality resource for product evaluations, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and nonconforming material dispositions. The Quality Engineer develops inspection methods, interprets technical and customer requirements, and coordinates product returns and technical quality resolutions. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Product Management, and Quality teams, this position drives resolution of complex quality issues, supports regulatory and customer compliance, and implements improvements to enhance product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

Technical Quality Engineering & Product Conformance

• Serve as the sites’ primary technical quality resource, providing expertise and guidance on product conformance, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, technical documentation, and applicable industry standards to establish appropriate quality requirements.
• Lead or support First Article Inspection (FAI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and New Product Introduction (NPI) quality-planning activities.
• Develop and maintain inspection methods, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and technical work instructions to ensure consistent product evaluation.
• Provide technical quality support to Quality Control, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Product Management.

Nonconformance Evaluation & Corrective Action

• Perform technical product evaluations, failure analysis, and nonconforming material assessments to determine appropriate dispositions and corrective actions.
• Lead or facilitate root-cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, 8D, and other applicable tools.
• Partner with process owners to develop and implement technically sound corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), customer quality concerns, and complex product or process issues.

Product Returns & Material Disposition Management

• Serve as the site's central Quality point of contact for Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), product returns, and associated technical dispositions.
• Review incoming returns, determine evaluation requirements, and assign investigation or remediation activities to the appropriate functional owners.
• Coordinate with Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Quality Control, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure timely evaluation and resolution of returned or nonconforming materials.
• Determine and document technically appropriate material dispositions, including rework, restock, return, scrap, or continued hold, within established approval authority.
• Conduct stock reviews and technical inventory evaluations to identify potential product quality risks and required containment actions.

Quality Systems, Technical Documentation & Equipment Control

• Maintain and control technical quality documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), inspection plans, work instructions, and related quality records, in accordance with established document-control requirements.
• Coordinate calibration and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) requirements for inspection, testing, and quality-related equipment.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to ensure calibration and preventive maintenance activities are executed in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Provide technical documentation, objective evidence, and subject matter expertise to support customer, supplier, internal, and certification audits.
• Support employee training on inspection methods, technical quality requirements, and corrective-action methodologies.

Quality Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze recurring product defects, customer returns, supplier quality issues, and inspection findings to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and support improvements to products, processes, inspection methods, and quality controls to enhance product conformance and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor technical quality metrics, product-performance trends, and recurring defect data to evaluate quality effectiveness.
• Serve as the site's Quality point of contact for improvement opportunities arising from customer, supplier, product, and return feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sustainable quality improvements and reduce recurring nonconformances.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Support

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Product Management, and other Quality functions to resolve technical quality issues and support business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and escalation support for customer communications, supplier quality matters, audits, and complex product concerns.
• Coordinate technical investigations and resolution activities across functional teams, ensuring clear ownership, timely follow-through, and effective communication.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or a related technical field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or a related technical role.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9120, ISO 9001 and applicable customer requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience with FAI, PPAP, NPI, root-cause analysis, BOMs, ECNs and inspection planning.
• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, communication and training skills.
• ASQ CQE, Lean Six Sigma or comparable technical certification preferred.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of quality engineering principles, technical specifications, inspection methods, and applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Analyzes complex product issues, identifies root causes, and develops technically sound solutions to prevent recurring quality concerns.
• Applies analytical thinking and technical expertise to evaluate product conformance, interpret engineering documentation, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to communicate technical findings, resolve quality concerns, and support operational objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve inspection processes, product reliability, and quality performance through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains accurate technical documentation, ensures compliance with established quality procedures, and effectively manages multiple priorities while demonstrating strong attention to detail.

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR Job Type: Full Time

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.