Quality Engineer II or III

About Pursuit Aerospace
Pursuit Aerospace is the largest privately held aerospace manufacturer in the world. We specialize in complex aircraft engine components, developed through highly integrated processes. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and daily practice of continuously improving our people, processes, and products.
We have grown through our relentless focus on developing single-piece flow lines and our ability to implement Kaizen. Kaizen means change for the betterment of others and is a structured way of improving processes to deliver the best quality parts in the world to our customers. At Pursuit, you are joining a best-in-class manufacturing team, and we will teach you The Pursuit Way.
We're looking for an experienced Quality Engineer II or III candidate. You will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and highly motivated team.
At Pursuit Aerospace, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. As an aerospace company with defense contracts, we adhere to strict regulatory requirements, including those related to security and compliance. Therefore, we prioritize hiring individuals who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to ensure alignment with our contractual obligations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our dedication to excellence and uphold the values of integrity, innovation, and teamwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance: Support Product Families by developing, improving, and implementing quality plans. Address potential non-compliance/non-conformance issues, perform containment activities, determine root causes, execute effective corrective and preventive actions. Create First Article Inspection (FAI) packages, special process requests, MRB tickets.
• Process Improvement: Support process improvement initiatives by performing MSAs, SPC analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and contribute to their implementation.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support for quality-related issues, including performing detailed root cause analysis, implementing solutions, and hands-on measurement verification when needed. Assist in new product design reviews and quality assessments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with manufacturing engineers, production teams, and quality inspectors to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with quality standards. Facilitate the implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures. Role will involve presenting to the Customer in person or on teleconferences.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate documentation related to quality inspections, measurement data, and non-conformance reports. Ensure that all records are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Supplier Quality: Support supplier quality management by assisting in the evaluation and improvement of supplier performance. Participate in supplier audits and address quality issues as needed.
• Training Support: Assist in training and developing team members on quality processes, inspection techniques, and quality standards. Support the continuous development of quality practices within the team.

Qualifications:

• Skills:
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards, blueprint interpretation, GD&T principles, and inspection techniques.
  • Problem-Solving: Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
  • Communication: Good communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and work effectively within a team environment.
  • Project Support: Ability to support and contribute to quality improvement projects and initiatives.
  • Documentation: Attention to detail in maintaining accurate and comprehensive quality documentation.
• Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Quality Engineer II requirements: 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably within aerospace manufacturing.
  • Quality Engineer III requirements: 5+ years in quality engineering, preferably within aerospace manufacturing.
  • Experience with quality management systems and inspection techniques, including CMM operations.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
  • Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written.

At Pursuit Aerospace, we dream big, get stuff done, and like to have fun! Full-time position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with an Employer Match, and more!
Pursuit Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuit Aerospace has an anti-hate policy in place, along with a strong company culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Always Pursuing Better