Quality And NDT Engineer Composites

We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer with experience in aerospace composites and metallic manufacturing, who can drive vendor quality, inspections, NDT, NCR/CAPA closure, and ensure suppliers consistently meet our quality standards.

• Perform incoming inspection of composite and metallic raw materials to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
  
• Ensure vendor-side in-process inspection activities for metallic and composite structures are carried out as per approved quality standards and process requirements.
  
• Lead final quality inspection activities including:
   - Visual inspection
   - Dimensional inspection using gauges and CMM
   - Coordination of NDT activities such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  
• Coordinate and support NDT inspections and destructive testing activities to ensure product qualification and compliance with applicable standards and acceptance criteria.
  
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, route cards, process documents, and acceptance criteria.
  
• Handle supplier-side Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and closely coordinate with vendors to obtain corrective and preventive action (CAPA) closure within defined timelines.
  
• Prepare Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), inspection scope documents, and quality-related reports.
  
• Review vendor-submitted documents including:
   - Process plans
   - Inspection plans
   - Inspection reports
   - Manufacturing and quality records
  
• Conduct supplier evaluation audits and supplier quality audits to ensure product and process quality compliance.
  
• Maintain quality documentation and ensure complete traceability of materials, manufacturing, and inspection records.
  

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems
  
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T interpretation.
  
• Experience in CFRP composite manufacturing processes and metallic machining operations.
  
• Experience in NDT inspection techniques (UT, DPT, RT, VT) and destructive testing of composite and metallic aerospace structures.
  
• Experience in handling NCRs and CAPA follow-up activities.
  
• Experience in supplier quality management and vendor coordination.
  
• Familiarity with inspection tools, gauges, CMM, and quality documentation systems.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
  
• NDT Level II Certified.
  
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.