Quality Engineer

Clearwater, Florida, United States | Quality | Full-time

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Founded in 1953, Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment – including air data systems, standby displays, digital and mechanical standby instruments, sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of today’s civil, military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces.  We are currently seeking an a high-impact Senior Quality Engineer to join our dynamic finance team in a growing aerospace company located in beautiful Clearwater, FL.team of sharp thinkers and proactive problem-solvers.  

 

The Role:

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional quality, driven by data and results, and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, this is the opportunity for you. In this role, you won't just enforce standards - you'll help shape them.  You'll be at the heart of quality innovation, influencing product development, process excellence and customer satisfaction.  This is a critical position where your expertise, voice and leadership will be heard and valued

Why Join Us:

  • Mission-Driven Work: Be a part of a company that values quality not just as a metric - but as a mindset
  • Growth Opportunities:  We invest in our people through continuous learning, mentorship and advancement opportunities. Here quality drives action.
  • People-First Culture: We foster a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace with every voice matters
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with a focus on outcomes over hours
  • Competitive Rewards: Receive a competitive salary, profit sharing program, and a comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Do:

  • Lead quality initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring product and process excellence
  • Act as an FAA approved DMIR under 14CFR 183.31
  • Facilitate cross-functional investigations and lead CAPA processes that go beyond compliance to real improvement
  • Drive initiatives to improve product quality, reduce defects, and enhance process efficiency
  • Design and implement quality assurance processes, including testing methodologies, quality control plans and inspection procedures
  • Maintain detailed documentation of quality processs, test results and metrics; provide regular reports to management on quality performance
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing and suppliers to build quality into every stage of the lifecycle
  • Assist the Quality Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the QMS and other quality functions as needed to ensure compliance to AS9100
  • Mentor and elevate the team, sharing expertise and modeling curiosity, accountability and respect

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Aerospace and/or automotive manufacturing environments
  • Six Sigma Green belt or higher
  • Strong background in precision machining
  • Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Strong background with brazing and welding standards
  • Familiar with blueprints & GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009 Standards

What You Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years' experience in Aerospace quality engineering
  • Ability to interview with FAA for DMIR position within first three months
  • Experience with ISO9001/As9100, or equivalent quality management system
  • Experience with Configuation management and product life cycles
  • Expertise in problem-solving tools such as FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE, SPC, MSA
  • Proven success leading cross functional initiatves that move the needle
  • Clear, confident communicator who thrives in diverse, collaborative environments
  • High integrity and ownership mindset - you do the right thing, even when it's hard
  • Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data without restriction 

Physical Requirements:
  • Restrictions are limited only by individual’s inability to perform essential job duties and where an unsafe condition would result for the individual or surrounding employees
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on DMIR requirement (some weekend work required)
  • Required lifting weight: 35 lbs. Lifting Frequency: Daily
  • Sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and moving for long periods of time.
  • Ability to work in a Manufacturing environment 

Work Environment:
  • Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
  • Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
  • Requires repetitive movement
  • Requires sitting for extended periods of time
  • Requires wearing common protective safety equipment

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8. U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.  Aerosonic will require proof status before employment.

 Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.  Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 

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