What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at Fibreworks Composites LLC?
Why Fibreworks Composites?
Fibreworks Composites has grown from high-performance car parts to a leader in advanced composite solutions, becoming the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. We specialize in small to medium-sized parts, delivering unmatched precision and reliability in motorsports and aerospace. With expertise in engineering, machining, and tool-making, we drive innovation through precision manufacturing, efficiency, and rigorous quality control.
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and driving continuous process improvements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System (QMS) Optimization & Compliance (30%)
Fibreworks Composites has grown from high-performance car parts to a leader in advanced composite solutions, becoming the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. We specialize in small to medium-sized parts, delivering unmatched precision and reliability in motorsports and aerospace. With expertise in engineering, machining, and tool-making, we drive innovation through precision manufacturing, efficiency, and rigorous quality control.
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and driving continuous process improvements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System (QMS) Optimization & Compliance (30%)
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS).
- Maintain and update Quality Manuals and Procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and company objectives.
- Lead AS9100 certification efforts, ensuring continued compliance through audits and process improvements.
- Plan, organize, and oversee internal audits, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in customer audits, providing necessary documentation and support to demonstrate compliance.
- Host external vendor quality system audits, ensuring suppliers meet Fibreworks' quality expectations.
- Provide training and guidance to internal auditors to enhance audit effectiveness and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality plans, inspection processes, and testing methodologies.
- Conduct training programs on inspection processes, ensuring precision in composite part production.
- Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and prevent product or process non-conformities.
- Manage the Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) system, working towards timely resolution of internal and external non-conformances.
- Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives, analyzing non-conformance trends and implementing process improvements.
- Prepare, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and compliance documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement activities, enhancing quality control processes and efficiency across operations.
- Support quality awareness training across departments, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance.
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and workplace policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business and quality objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years in an AS9100/ISO 9001 manufacturing environment (aerospace experience preferred).
- Proficient in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, GD&T, Metrology, Calibration, and NDI composite inspection techniques.
- AS9100 Auditor Certification (preferred) with experience in customer-facing quality initiatives; ASQ CQE or CQA is a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational skills; able to lead independently with a detail-oriented, innovative, and improvement-driven mindset.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Sign-on bonus for new hires (terms apply) and quarterly discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, plus 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days, with weekly pay.
- Employee referral program, discounts on select services/products, and climate-controlled work environment.
- Indoor and outdoor tasks involving walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and operating material handling equipment.
- Requires walking, standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
- Exposure to noise, fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals, requiring personal protective equipment.
- Some roles require hand-eye coordination and specific vision abilities.
- Fibreworks Composites is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background or for any other reason.
