QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

A Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer in the aerospace industry ensures that all aircraft components, systems, materials, and manufacturing processes meet strict aviation safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA/EASA regulations)

• Perform inspection of aerospace parts, assemblies, and materials

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes

• Conduct internal audits and supplier audits

• Investigate non-conformance reports (NCR) and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)

• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams

• Maintain quality documentation and traceability records

• Support root cause analysis for defects and failures

• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements

• Participate in continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) initiatives

🎯 Required Skills & Qualifications 🧠 Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of aerospace standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, EASA

• Understanding of quality control tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5 Why analysis)

• Ability to read engineering drawings & GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

• Experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, gauges)

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, composites, sheet metal, assembly)

• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods is an advantage

📊 Analytical Skills:

• Strong root cause analysis capability

• Attention to detail and high accuracy

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

💻 Software Skills:

• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Quality systems software (SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, or similar)

• Document control systems

🧾 Compliance & Standards Knowledge:

• AS9100 Quality Management System

• Aerospace regulatory requirements (FAA / EASA)

• ISO 9001 Quality Management System

🤝 Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)

• Team collaboration across engineering and production teams

• Time management and multitasking

• Discipline and high safety awareness

• Ability to work under pressure in regulated environments