ATI · 1 day ago
Product Quality Engineer - Aerospace
Cudahy, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expATI is a company that specializes in advanced materials and is seeking a Product Quality Engineer - Aerospace. This role is responsible for driving product and process quality across aerospace operations, focusing on improving performance and ensuring the reliability of components.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee quality of assigned aerospace parts, ensuring requirements are accurately interpreted from prints, models, and specifications (incl. GD&T), and translated into robust manufacturing instructions
Lead structured RCCA/problem-solving (8D, 5-Whys, FMEA, Pareto, fishbone) to prevent recurrence of defects, stabilize processes, and drive measurable improvements
Improve Right-First-Time yield by optimizing forging and heat treat processes, machining instructions, and in-process controls
Champion APQP-style rigor (AS9145 mindset) for new and revised products: Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and process validation
Apply SPC and advanced statistical methods (DOE, regression, hypothesis testing) to identify and validate critical process/product characteristics
Partner with Forge Shop/Heat Treat, Die Design, Quality, Processing, Machining, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues and accelerate improvement projects and reduce COPQ
Use time management and project planning skills to introduce manufacturing process improvements, enhance inspection methods, and implement process controls to improve throughput and ensure product safety
Quality standards & compliance - Support the AS9100 Quality Management System, and participate in targeted internal/external audits and Nadcap interactions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related)
3+ years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering in aerospace, metals, or discrete manufacturing
Proficient in print interpretation, GD&T, and process control/measurement systems
Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional and customer-facing teams
Data-driven problem solving and analytical mindset
Organized, results-oriented, and able to achieve key metrics (Right-First-Time, COPQ, PPM, OTD)
Preferred
Experience with forging, heat treat, machining, or aerospace special processes (e.g., NDT)
Familiarity with APQP/PPAP deliverables, ERP systems (Syteline), and inspection software
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) or ASQ-CQE; experience with DOE
Company
ATI
ATI is a materials company that serves customers in the aerospace and defense industries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Wetherbee
Board Chair & CEO
Don Newman
Chief Financial Officer
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