Job Description

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Quality Engineer at our Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, CA. Allfast Fastening Systems is a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. Our fasteners are crucial for the structural integrity of both commercial airliners and military jets. As a key supplier to major aerospace manufacturers, Allfast’s products support the commercial, military, and general aviation platforms in production and in service.
About PennAero:
PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

JOB SUMMARY:
Plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of processes, materials, and products.  Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, design, and/or integration to assure the quality of products. Assists the Quality Manager on leading the Inspection Team

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies:

Leads improvement projects coordinated with the Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments.

Provides support in implementing the goals and objectives established by the Quality Manager for the Quality Department. 

Assists Quality Manager in leading the Final and Receiving Inspection team to become more efficient and meet daily production objectives.

Performs reviews of quality documents for compliance with accredited and customer requirements.

Participates and at times leads customer, Nadcap and other third-party audits.

Prepares Material Discrepancy Reports on defective parts in accordance with quality procedures and customer requirements and performs root cause analysis.

Uses problem solving techniques and examines solution options while performing root cause analysis.

Responsible for applying effective corrective actions as necessary, including verification actions.

Monitors delinquent corrective actions and coordinates follow-up with appropriate personnel to close all corrective actions.

Monitors nonconforming product data and trends, identifies problems, and assigns corrective actions to resolve quality issues.

Responsible for analyzing SPC data on products and processes and applies necessary tools for solutions and improvement.

Recommends and implements changes to processes based upon findings.

Coordinates and performs new supplier audits and internal audits to ensure compliance with all quality and customer requirements.

Monitors quality objectives and prepares reports for review as required and ensures actions are taken to meet objectives.

Responsible for customer complaint resolution, RMA root cause and corrective action.

Conducts quality training as required.

Completes Customer surveys and questionnaires.

Other duties may be assigned.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the City of Industry, CA location.