Quality Technician

Turbine Kinetics, Inc., an aerospace company specializing in aircraft and engine components, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that purchased products and services consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This position will work closely with suppliers, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and Quality to resolve supplier-related issues, improve supplier performance, and maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review supplier quality documentation, certifications, inspection reports, and material traceability records. Manage supplier nonconformances and issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs). Participate in root-cause investigations using corrective and preventive action methods. Support First Article Inspection activities in accordance with AS9102 requirements.

Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and purchase order quality requirements. Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits related to supplier quality. Coordinate the disposition of nonconforming supplier material with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. Participate in Material Review Board activities when required.

Maintain accurate supplier quality records within the company’s quality management system. Travel to supplier locations as needed to conduct audits, inspections, investigations, and improvement activities. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

One - three years of quality, manufacturing quality in aerospace preferred. Aerospace manufacturing or aerospace aftermarket experience strongly preferred. Experience working within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management system strongly preferred. Experience with supplier audits, corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and First Article Inspections preferred.

ASQ certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor, is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and supplier quality practices is a plus. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and inspection requirements. Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, and applicable FAA requirements.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to communicate quality expectations clearly and professionally. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP and electronic quality management systems is preferred.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team. Willingness to travel approximately 20%–30%, depending on business needs is a plus.