Quality Engineer

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join our growing team! This role is a great fit for someone with machine job shop or development manufacturing experience in fast-paced industries like defense and aerospace.

What You'll Do:

Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure compliance

Perform and document FAI (First Article Inspections) and inspection data for precision-machined components

Work hands-on with machinists and engineers to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement

Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure tight tolerances and standards are consistently met

Support quality systems and audits to maintain certifications and customer requirements

Contribute to building efficient, repeatable quality processes in a high-mix, low-volume environment

What We're Looking For:

Experience as a Quality Engineer in aerospace/defense or job shop manufacturing

Strong knowledge of FAI, inspection methods, and customer-driven requirements

Familiarity with precision machining, specialty materials, and complex part inspection

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative, with strong communication skills

Hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement

What We Offer:

Competitive pay (based on experience)

Relocation assistance available

State-of-the-art, air-conditioned machine shop with new equipment added regularly

Extremely competitive benefits - over 70% of employees pay nothing for medical coverage

100% company-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D

Incentive bonus plan for all employees

Annual raises and growth opportunities

Flexible shifts, family-oriented culture, and an engaged management team

If you're ready to put your quality expertise to work on exciting, high-precision projects, we'd love to hear from you! Email me diretly at OR apply to this post!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.