Precision Machining Quality Engineer (Aerospace AS9100)

When the first machines power up, you’re already on the floor-fielding a dimensional nonconformance, conferring with a setup pro on fixturing, and partnering with an inspector to validate a measurement method. As parts move from first-piece approval to in-process checks to final acceptance, you’re the on-call problem solver who keeps tight-tolerance aerospace castings moving without compromising quality., * Immediate, hands-on response to production quality issues-right where the work happens.

• Troubleshooting dimensional, cosmetic, tooling, fixturing, and process-related nonconformances alongside machinists, programmers, and inspectors.
• Support for first-article/first-piece approvals, in-process inspections, final acceptance, and part over-inspections.
• Risk-based review of machining processes; recommend and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead/support root cause analysis, MRB participation, and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Containment, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness to prevent recurrence and sustain gains.
• Customer complaint investigation and response support.
• Compliance stewardship for AS9100, customer specifications, internal quality procedures, and NADCAP-related requirements (as applicable).
• Internal, customer, and third-party audit assistance.
• Upkeep and improvement of quality documentation, control plans, and inspection plans (including review/approval).
• Data-driven analysis of scrap, rework, and defect trends to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
• Collaboration with manufacturing engineering and operations to stabilize and elevate process capability.
• CMM, gauging, and inspection troubleshooting; verification of measurement techniques and repeatability.
• Gage selection, validation, and MSA activities.

How You’ll Drive Improvement

• Increase yield and reduce scrap through robust processes.
• Elevate process capability and reduce operator error.
• Boost inspection efficiency without sacrificing rigor.

Do you have experience in Quality control within aerospace industry?, * Bachelor’s in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field preferred; relevant Quality Technician (or similar) experience may substitute.

• 3-5+ years in a quality function within an AS9100-certified environment (required).
• Familiarity with AS13100 preferred; ASQ CQE is a plus.
• Background with turbine components, complex castings, or tight-tolerance machining strongly preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Proficiencies

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Continuous Improvement
• AS9100
• National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP)
• Investment Casting (Foundry Operations)
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• AS9100 Experience

Export Control

*Princeton Precision Group abides by applicable export control laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company’s export control procedures. Most positions require access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a “U.S. Person” under relevant regulations. *