**Role & seniority: ** Quality Engineer (FAI / NPI), likely mid-level; supports NPI transition from startup to serial production.

**Stack/tools: **

Quality standards: AS9102, AS13100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP)
Documentation & quality planning: PFMEA, control plan, MSA, SPC
CAD/CMM/inspection: SolidWorks (plus), CMM programming (plus), CMM programming templates
Technical: drawings/technical document interpretation, GD&T (plus)
Top 3 responsibilities:
- Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) and prepare approval packages for customers in line with AS9102.
- Manage NPI quality requirements and coordinate tasks to achieve successful PPAP submissions using APQP/PPAP standards.
- Produce/validate required quality deliverables: MSA/SPC, control plans, review PFMEA/PFD, and ensure inspection readiness (including CMM programming and final inspection templates).
Must-have skills:
- Mechanical engineering background or equivalent experience
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings/documents; document-driven execution
- Problem-solving and ability to ensure compliance with specified standards and customer requirements
- Written/verbal English proficiency for communication and training
- Deadline/milestone management for NPI/PPAP activities
Nice-to-haves:
- GD&T knowledge
- SolidWorks 3D CAD experienc

Full Description

FAI Quality Engineer Job Description

Mission

Effectively assist the introduction of new NPI parts from their start-up phase to serial production phase and responsible of the implementation of all needed documentation to ensure their compliance with the applicable specifications.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Quality engineer consist of but are not limited to

Responsible of First articles Inspection and preparation of approval packages with customers.
Ensure compliance with AS9102 for FAI approval.
Ensure compliance with AS13100 / AS9145 APQP/PPAP standards.
Manage and introduce the quality requirements of NPI, Lead and push tasks to achieve successful PPAP submissions.
Ensure inspection of product through the development process.
Complete MSA, SPC studies and control plan according to customer requirements.
Review and validate PFMEA, PFD, product/process Work instructions.
Ensure the proper implementation of CMM programming and the preparation of final inspection templates.
Guarantee the respect of deadlines and NPI milestones communicated to customers
Inspect, report data and suggest process/tooling adjustment for NPI parts.
Assist designing fixtures and special tooling required for casting, machining and Inspection.
Support customer meetings to inwardly report customer requirements.

Required skills / Qualifications

Engineer preferred in mechanical speciality or equivalent
Technical competence in drawings and technical documents reading and interpretation; GD&T is a plus
Technical competence in problem solving, Lean Manufacturing techniques and core tools is a plus
Able to read, write, and speak in standard English
Knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD software is a plus
knowledge of CMM programming is a plus
Able to communicate material and train employees in a clear and concise manner either through written or verbal instructions.