Quality Engineer

Job Overview

The Quality Engineer ensures adherence to quality, technical, QHSE, and regulatory standards across product design, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, and repairs. This role collaborates closely with the QHSE Manager and operational units to establish robust quality management systems, conduct inspections and audits, handle risk and nonconformance management, and drive continuous improvement in quality and safety processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the QHSE Manager in developing and sustaining a business-focused, ISO-compliant quality framework.
• Set measurable quality targets aligned with company objectives and project demands.
• Create, document, enforce, and refine quality control and assurance protocols.
• Implement inspection and testing standards throughout design, production, testing, maintenance, and repair processes.
• Ensure adherence to project blueprints, technical and quality standards, and relevant QHSE criteria.
• Coordinate and conduct quality, workplace, and internal compliance audits.
• Contribute to risk assessments and hazard identification related to quality and operations.
• Assist in incident inquiries and provide suitable corrective and preventive solutions.
• Track and manage nonconformance issues, overseeing corrective actions and CAPA procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality and safety failures and implement effective resolutions.
• Integrate quality assurance and QHSE protocols into operational workflows efficiently.
• Accurately maintain records of inspections, audits, nonconformance, and corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection, audit, NCR, QHSE, and KPI reports alongside other quality management documentation.
• Monitor quality and QHSE key performance indicators and support continual enhancement initiatives.
• Identify and manage applicable regulatory and compliance obligations within quality and safety domains.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and external partners to resolve quality and QHSE concerns.
• Drive corrective actions to ensure issues are remediated and recurrence is prevented.
• Provide training and mentorship to Quality Technicians and support teams in achieving quality and QHSE standards.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to advance product quality, process efficiency, compliance, and operational outcomes.
• Apply reverse engineering methods and operate relevant equipment such as 3D scanners, CNC machines, and CMM tools when necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline; preference for Bachelor's degree holders.
• At least 3 years’ proven experience in Quality Assurance, Control, or Management Systems with relevant exposure to QHSE within technical or industrial settings like aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or MRO.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing quality management systems and controls.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards as well as QHSE regulations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Expertise in managing nonconformance, root cause analysis, corrective measures, and CAPA.
• Solid grasp of quality practices including First Article Inspection (FAI) and industry standards such as AS 9100.
• Proficiency preparing reports and documentation related to quality, QHSE, KPIs, NCRs, and audits.
• Ability to perform inspections and engage effectively with technical and operational teams.
• Experience leveraging reverse engineering techniques and operating technologies like 3D scanners, CNC, and CMM machines.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• ISO Internal Auditor certification (at least one standard) is favored.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent health and safety certification preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or related quality certification desirable.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, organizational capabilities, and communication skills.
• Capacity to collaborate across functions and nurture a culture prioritizing quality, safety, compliance, and ongoing advancement.