Job Description Job Description Job Description: Looking for a Senior Quality Engineer who treats quality as an engineering discipline, not a gatekeeping function. You'll own the technical backbone of our quality system, FAI, PPAP, root cause and corrective action, and supplier quality, while driving the certification and continuous improvement work that keeps Client ahead of customer and regulatory expectations. This is a senior individual contributor role with real influence over how the shop runs, reporting directly into plant/quality leadership with visibility to the CEO.
Responsibilities:
First Article Inspection (FAI) & PPAP, lead AS9102 FAI packages and PPAP submissions end-to-end, ensuring on-time, right-first-time approval from customers. Root Cause & Corrective Action, drive 8D/5-Why investigations on internal and customer-reported nonconformances; close the loop with real process fixes, not paperwork. AS9100/ITAR/CMMC 1 Compliance - Support certification audits, internal audits, and closure of findings; keep the quality management system audit-ready year-round. Supplier Quality - Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance, drive corrective action with vendors, and support supplier approval and qualification. Measurement Systems & Inspection - Oversee CMM programming/review, GD&T interpretation, and gauge R&R studies; ensure inspection methods match part criticality. Continuous Improvement - Identify and lead process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added inspection, tying quality gains directly to EBIT.Customer Interface - Represent Client in quality reviews, source inspections, and escalations with OEM and Tier 1 customers.
Requirements:
5+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or another regulated precision manufacturing environment (defense or medical device acceptable with strong GD&T/AS9100 exposure).Deep working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), PPAP, and root cause methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).Strong GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading; CMM programming or review experience (PC-DMIS or equivalent).Experience supporting or leading ITAR and/or CMMC Level 1 compliance activities. A track record of closing corrective actions that actually stick, not just paperwork that satisfies an auditor. Comfortable pushing back on the shop floor and in the customer's face when quality is at risk.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related) preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. ASQ certification (CQE, CMQ/OE) a plus, not a requirement.
Company Description:
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
Company Description:
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
