Quality Engineer

Posted: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Valid Thru: Monday, 13 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/14/2026 08:48:41
Indexed on: 03/14/2026 08:48:41

Location: Wichita, KS, 67201, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kaleidoscope Animations is hiring!

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Quality Engineering (QE) Manager – Aerospace Structures

We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager with deep experience in aerospace structures to lead quality activities across metallic and composite airframe components. This role manages a team of QEs supporting design, production, and supplier operations to ensure structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and flawless execution.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a QE team focused on aircraft structural components (fuselage, wings, empennage, composite assemblies).
  • Ensure product and process compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA structural requirements, and customer standards.
  • Oversee FAI, structural inspection planning, NDI/NDT coordination, material certification, and special process controls.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to structural defects, nonconformances, fatigue/damage tolerance issues, and manufacturing escapes.
  • Partner with Design Engineering on structural qualification, test planning, DFM/A, and risk mitigation (FMEA, PFMEA).
  • Track quality performance metrics (scrap, rework, structural defects, MRB trends) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support supplier quality for metallics, composites, machining, fabrication, and bonded assemblies.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
  • 10+ years of aerospace structures quality or manufacturing experience.
  • Strong understanding of AS9100, FAA Part 21 and structural conformity requirements.
  • Experience leading QE teams or complex cross‑functional quality initiatives.

Preferred
  • ASQ CQE/CQA or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
  • Familiarity with MRB processes and digital QMS/PLM tools.


Physical & Mental Demands
  • Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for extended period of time
  • Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
  • Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
  • Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.
  • Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person
  • Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
  • Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response
  • Additional Physical Requirements: file, speak, write, listen, read, type, understand
  • Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret

Environment
  • Work typically performed in an office setting.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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