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Quality Engineer - Test Cell

Tharp Consulting • Burlington, North Carolina, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Oct 4, 2026Apply by Nov 3, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Engine/engine-component quality/testing engineer in Repair Station & Production (quality/verification focus)

    • Mid-level to senior: 5+ years in repair station/production; 2+ years in testing

  • Stack/tools

    • Test/inspection tools: visual inspection, borescope

    • Test systems: test system calibration oversight

    • Software/engineering: C/C++, LabVIEW

    • Systems: ERP/MES

    • Regulatory/technical documentation: technical writing; design data interpretation

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Conduct inspections (visual + borescope) and ensure shipment-ready documentation

    • Validate that test plans align with design data; review/support test methods

    • Troubleshoot test failures and support root cause analysis (including calibration verification)

  • Must-have skills

    • BS in aeronautics or mechanical engineering (or equivalent experience)

    • Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43/145/21

    • Strong technical writing, design data interpretation, and analytical/organizational skills

    • Hands-on testing experience; ability to review tooling/software and support test systems

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Part 65 FAA powerplant license (preferred)

    • Experience with repair station/production QA processes involving ERP/MES workflows

  • Location & work type

    • On-site: mix of shop floor + office environments

    • Shift work and potential travel

    • PPE required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; visual

Full Description

Role Overview: Responsible for ensuring overall engine quality in the Repair Station and Production, focusing on engine and component testing.

Key Responsibilities: Perform inspections, including visual and borescope, and ensure proper documentation for shipment. Verify test plans align with design data, review and support test methods, oversee test system calibrations, troubleshoot test failures, and support root cause analysis.

Qualifications & Skills: BS in aeronautics or mechanical engineering (or equivalent experience), with preferred Part 65 FAA powerplant license. Minimum five years in Repair Station or production, with two in testing. Knowledge of aviation regulations (14CFR Parts 43/145/21), technical writing, design data interpretation, tooling, software (C/C++, LabView), ERP/MES systems, and strong organizational and analytical skills.

Working Conditions: Mix of shop floor and office environments with PPE requirements, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and visual acuity. May involve travel and work in various shifts.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive wages, overtime, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, career development, and additional perks.

Equal Opportunity: Committed to diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities regardless of background or protected factors.

Visual InspectionBorescope InspectionTest Plan VerificationTest MethodsTest System CalibrationTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisAviation RegulationsTechnical WritingDesign Data InterpretationToolingC/C++LabVIEWERP/MES SystemsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Skillsmulti-location

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