Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Quality Management System (QMS) professional with expertise in aerospace, defense, aviation, precision engineering, or manufacturing sectors. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in upholding and enhancing the Quality Management System, ensuring adherence to AS9100 standards, coordinating NADCAP audits, and promoting ongoing quality enhancements within manufacturing processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and consistently enhance the Quality Management System to align with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, and specific customer requirements.
• Organize, coordinate, and assist in AS9100 surveillance, recertification, internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Facilitate NADCAP audits for relevant special processes and ensure prompt resolution of audit findings and non-conformities.
• Execute internal audits, pinpoint compliance discrepancies, and deploy corrective and preventive measures.
• Conduct root cause analyses utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, and CAPA.
• Create, review, and sustain quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Track quality KPIs, non-conformities, customer feedback, and the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and uphold quality standards.
• Deliver QMS awareness and internal auditor training sessions for staff.
• Assist in supplier quality evaluations, customer audits, and compliance assessments.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of experience working with Quality Management Systems in the aerospace, defense, aviation, precision engineering, or manufacturing industries.
• Practical experience in managing AS9100 QMS and coordinating NADCAP accreditation or audits.

Essential Skills

• Thorough understanding of AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 standards.
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and controls for special processes.
• Experience conducting internal audits, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
• Proficient in CAPA, RCA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, and other quality enhancement tools.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Certifications

• AS9100 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• NADCAP-related auditor training
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Performance Metrics

• Maintenance of AS9100 compliance and certification.
• Upholding NADCAP accreditation.
• Timely resolution of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Decrease in recurring non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Effectiveness of QMS procedures and internal audits.