Quality Operations Specialist

Job Title: Quality Operations Specialist
Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Summary:

This position ensures that manufacturing processes and inspection methods meet and exceed customer quality expectations while providing technical support to Quality and Engineering teams. The role functions as a member of the Planning Review Board for Quality and is responsible for creating and revising Inspection Instructions and First Article Inspection (FAI) plans. The role involves interpreting technical engineering data and translating it into effective manufacturing and quality planning, including FAI execution and compliance activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, build, and revise First Article Inspection (FAI) plans and Quality Inspection Instructions (QIIs) for complex composite and machined metal parts, including rotor system components
• Serve as a member of the Planning Review Board for Quality, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with configuration management through audits, evaluations, and tracking processes
• Interface with internal stakeholders, end users, customers, and subcontractors to resolve quality and planning-related issues
• Support new aircraft development programs, legacy product support, and advanced quality technology implementation initiatives
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical data, and 3D models to support advanced quality planning activities
• Identify and define inspection points within manufacturing routing and planning documentation
• Ensure adherence to AS9100 and AS9102 standards in FAI planning and execution

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, or related field

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or aviation manufacturing planning
• Aerospace industry experience preferred; other manufacturing industries will be considered
• Strong experience with GD&T applied to machined and composite parts
• Solid understanding of AS9100 / AS9102 standards and First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements
• Experience creating Quality Inspection Instructions (QIIs) and integrating inspection points into manufacturing planning routes
• Ability to extract and interpret complex engineering models using Catia V6 / 3DX
• Experience working with MES systems such as CAMS, SAP ECC, and SAP PEO
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment