Manufacturing Quality Engineer I

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

About the Opportunity:

As a Quality Engineer I, you will provide support to operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem-solving skills. This role also supports the development and implementation of quality processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. As Quality Engineer I you will also assist with inspections, testing, non-conformance management, and documentation.

Location: Thomasville, GA

Responsibilities:

• Support writing procedure, collecting and analyzing data.
• Support in implementing and maintaining the quality management system. (AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP)
• Support the inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Utilize Quality Engineering tools like PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis, and Control Plans to monitor and improve internal processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify the root causes of quality issues and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance and quality, supporting supplier audits, and assisting with the development of quality improvement plans.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues and improve overall product quality.
• Participate in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen, LEAN, etc.
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, Material Science or Metallurgy

• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of quality engineering experience
• Aerospace experience.
• Understanding of quality principles and methodologies.
• Experience and training in quality systems including AS9100 and NADCAP
• Proficiency in quality management systems, process validation, and customer specifications.
• Experience working with CAD, QMS and ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide junior team members effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.