Quality Engineer

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The LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with an aerospace and defense manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you will join a well-established organization with a very strong reputation within their industries. You will have the opportunity to lead efforts to continue to refine and enhance product quality while also driving initiatives aimed at improving innovation, process improvement, and continuous improvement throughout the design and manufacturing processes. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $85,000-95,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***Due to government regulations involving defense contracts, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship in order to be considered for this position. Candidates without valid U.S. Citizenship need not apply.***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet industry and customer standards
• Conduct inspections and audits of components, processes, and products for regulatory and customer compliance
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for quality issues and defects
• Compile and submit data packages and inspection documentation for customer approval
• Review and validate outgoing shipments for documentation accuracy and product quality
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide inspection methods and equipment selection
• Create drawings and inspection reports for customer deliverables
• Facilitate nonconformance investigations and collaborate with customer quality contacts
• Support NADCAP certification efforts and manage inspection forms related to defense contracts
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure incoming material quality and resolve manufacturing concerns
• Utilize optical scanning systems and manual tools for dimensional and visual inspections
• Maintain calibration records and ensure gage compliance with internal and external standards
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns
• Maintain and update quality control plans, SOPs, and inspection documentation
• Apply statistical process control methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance

QUALIFICATIONS

***Due to government regulations involving defense contracts, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship in order to be considered for this position. Candidates without valid U.S. Citizenship need not apply.***

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering is highly preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of quality engineering experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry is required
• Must have 3+ years of experience with AS9100 standards and First Article Inspections in aerospace manufacturing
• Must have the ability to compile inspection data and customer documentation packets
• Ideal candidates will have experience with NADCAP certification processes and defense contract documentation
• Ideal candidates will have the ability to interpret customer specifications and inspection requirements
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy is required
• Must be self-motivated and proactive

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Quality Engineer position in Indianapolis, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.