Job Description – Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer / Manager


Position Title: Quality Assurance Engineer / Manager
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Head of Quality / Plant Manager


Role Purpose


To ensure that all products, processes, and systems meet aerospace quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The QA Engineer/Manager will drive compliance with

AS9100 standards, lead audits, manage quality assurance activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the aerospace manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities


  • Quality Management & Compliance
  • Implement, monitor, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and statutory/regulatory obligations.
  • Support Management Representative (MR) in maintaining certification audits.
  • Process & Product Quality Assurance
  • Develop and implement QA plans, inspection procedures, and quality control methodologies.
  • Conduct first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
  • Perform in-process and final inspections to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
  • Audit & Documentation
  • Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and ensure closure of nonconformities.
  • Maintain quality records, control of documents, and revision management per AS9100.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards on quality performance metrics.
  • Customer & Supplier Interaction
  • Serve as a point of contact for customer quality representatives.
  • Handle customer complaints, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and root cause analysis.
  • Audit and qualify suppliers to ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
  • Drive initiatives for defect reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization.
  • Apply risk-based thinking in decision-making and quality planning.
  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.


Qualifications & Skills


  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Aerospace / Industrial Engineering (or related field).
  • Experience:
  • 3–8 years of QA/QC experience in aerospace/precision manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience in AS9100 quality systems.
  • Certifications (preferred):
  • Certified AS9100 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor.
  • Knowledge of NADCAP, ISO 9001, and special processes (welding, NDT, heat treatment, coatings).
  • Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T, measurement techniques, and aerospace manufacturing standards.
  • Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office / ERP / QMS software.


Key Competencies


  • Attention to detail with high standards of accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Customer-oriented with a focus on compliance and reliability.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month


Benefits:


  • Food provided
  • Health insurance
  • Provident Fund


Work Location: In person

Salary

Hourly based

Location

KA , India KA, India

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 week ago
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Role
Quality Inspector

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