Quality Control Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Engineer with hands-on experience in inspecting high-precision aerospace components and subsystems. In this role, you will ensure that all incoming, in-process, and final hardware meet stringent aerospace quality standards, engineering designs, and geometric tolerances. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, spending up to 50% of your time traveling across India for vendor evaluations, source inspections, and quality audits.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor & Supplier Quality Management (50% Travel)

• Conduct on-site source inspections, dimensional evaluations, and quality audits at vendor facilities across India.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, calibration setups, and quality records to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with supplier engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing defects, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and Corrective Action Requests (CAPA).

2. Inspection & Measurement Implementation

• Perform physical and dimensional inspection of complex aerospace mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems using standard QC instruments (Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges, CMM, Profile Projectors, etc.).
• Implement robust measurement methodologies, inspection test plans (ITPs), and Quality Assurance (QA) protocols for complex hardware.
• Execute compatibility, fit-up, and interface checks of components and subsystems against design specifications and CAD models.

3. Blueprint & Design Verification

• Interpret complex 2D/3D engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) callouts, and design schematics.
• Verify manufacturing compliance against design tolerances, material test reports (MTRs), and special process certifications (heat treatment, coating, NDT).

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation

• Communicate technical findings, non-conformances, and inspection reports clearly across engineering, design, production, and procurement teams.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) per aerospace guidelines and maintain complete quality documentation and traceability records.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant hands-on quality control/inspection experience in the aerospace or defense manufacturing sector.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively (50% of working time) to supplier locations across India.

Technical & Professional SkillsRequired Skills

• Hands-on QC Expertise: Strong experience using precision measuring instruments and CMM/optical measurement systems.
• Drawing Interpretation: Expert ability to read and interpret complex aerospace assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective vendor management and team collaboration.

Desirable / Preferred Add-On Knowledge

• Aerospace Quality Standards: Familiarity with standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP special processes.
• Design & CAD Fundamentals: Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA), and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Quality Assurance Tools: Hands-on experience with Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why), FMEA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).