We are looking for an experienced FAI / Aerospace Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in aerospace machining , First Article Inspection (FAI), GD&T, engineering drawings, and aerospace quality standards. The candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, reviewing, and maintaining FAI documentation in accordance with AS9102 , while ensuring product conformity and customer requirements are fully met.
Key Skills for This Role
FAIAS9102AS9100GD&TCADCMM
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Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced FAI / Aerospace Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in aerospace machining , First Article Inspection (FAI), GD&T, engineering drawings, and aerospace quality standards. The candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, reviewing, and maintaining FAI documentation in accordance with AS9102 , while ensuring product conformity and customer requirements are fully met.
Key Responsibilities
First Article Inspection (FAI) Lead, prepare, review, and approve FAI documentation in accordance with AS9102 requirements . Conduct Full, Partial, and Delta FAI based on customer requirements and applicable configuration changes. Ensure FAI packages are complete, accurate, traceable, and submitted within agreed timelines.
Lead, prepare, review, and approve FAI documentation in accordance with AS9102 requirements .
Conduct Full, Partial, and Delta FAI based on customer requirements and applicable configuration changes.
Ensure FAI packages are complete, accurate, traceable, and submitted within agreed timelines.
Product & Documentation Conformity Ensure conformity of machined aerospace components against approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. Review dimensional inspection reports, material certificates, special process certificates, test reports, and other quality records . Verify completeness and accuracy of objective evidence supporting FAI.
Ensure conformity of machined aerospace components against approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
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Review dimensional inspection reports, material certificates, special process certificates, test reports, and other quality records .
Verify completeness and accuracy of objective evidence supporting FAI.
Drawing & Configuration Review Ensure FAI documentation is correctly correlated with: Engineering drawings Digital/CAD models GD&T requirements Engineering specifications Configuration baselines and revisions Identify and resolve discrepancies between drawings, models, specifications, and inspection results.
Ensure FAI documentation is correctly correlated with: Engineering drawings Digital/CAD models GD&T requirements Engineering specifications Configuration baselines and revisions
Engineering drawings
Digital/CAD models
GD&T requirements
Engineering specifications
Configuration baselines and revisions
Identify and resolve discrepancies between drawings, models, specifications, and inspection results.
Customer Coordination Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding FAI status, NCR closures, discrepancies, and product acceptance . Coordinate with customers to clarify FAI requirements and resolve technical/documentation issues. Manage customer RMAs/RMRAs, escapes, and discrepancy reports .
Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding FAI status, NCR closures, discrepancies, and product acceptance .
Coordinate with customers to clarify FAI requirements and resolve technical/documentation issues.
Manage customer RMAs/RMRAs, escapes, and discrepancy reports .
Quality & Contract Review Support contract and purchase order reviews, particularly with respect to customer-specific quality clauses and FAI requirements . Ensure customer-specific requirements are effectively communicated to relevant internal teams.
Support contract and purchase order reviews, particularly with respect to customer-specific quality clauses and FAI requirements .
Ensure customer-specific requirements are effectively communicated to relevant internal teams.
Continuous Improvement Drive improvements in FAI cycle time, documentation accuracy, completeness, and overall quality . Identify recurring FAI/NCR issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Inspection, and Supply Chain teams to improve first-time-right performance.
Drive improvements in FAI cycle time, documentation accuracy, completeness, and overall quality .
Identify recurring FAI/NCR issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Inspection, and Supply Chain teams to improve first-time-right performance.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Production Engineering, Quality Engineering , or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in the Aerospace industry, preferably aerospace machining/manufacturing.
Strong practical knowledge and experience in FAI preparation and execution as per AS9102 .
Good knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards .
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional requirements, and specifications .
Experience reviewing CMM/dimensional inspection reports, material certificates, special process certifications, and test reports .
Ability to understand 3D digital models, drawing revisions, and configuration baselines .
