Fibreworks Composites LLC · 19 hours ago
Quality Engineer II
Mooresville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFibreworks Composites LLC is the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S., specializing in high-quality composite structures for various industries. The Quality Engineer II will act as a technical liaison between Quality, Engineering, Quoting, and Production groups, focusing on advanced planning, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout production processes.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advanced Planning for Quality
Support quoting and contract review for new programs by identifying inspection, testing, and quality requirements
Participate in design reviews, program kickoffs, and customer coordination to align quality expectations early
Develop and maintain Inspection Plans, including In-Process Inspection (IPI), QC checkpoints, and First Article requirements
Prepare AS9102 First Article packages, including ballooned drawings and Forms 1, 2, and 3
Coordinate PPAP elements, fixture reviews, CMM strategy, and inspection readiness for new product introduction
Develop, promote, and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents, and reports
Create advancements in current quality engineering practices
Support Production Quality Requirements
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve daily production quality issues with a focus on root cause and prevention
Interpret customer and internal quality requirements and train QC inspectors and production personnel accordingly
Support disposition decisions (use-as-is, rework, repair, scrap) consistent with AS9100, customer requirements, and business risk
Support engineering change management, including redlines, inspection updates, and configuration documentation
Work with process owners to prepare, analyze and improve quality metrics for management reviews and program or project reviews
Preventive and Corrective Action, Continuous Improvement
Lead and support root cause analysis and corrective action using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC)
Analyze quality data and perform trend analysis (SPC, KPIs) to identify systemic improvement opportunities
Work with process and program owners to improve quality metrics and support management reviews
Support supplier quality activities, including vendor issue resolution, audits, and RMAs
Educate Engineering and Production teams on quality risks, defect prevention, and best practices
Other activities
Provide support to Quality Manager, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, with system execution and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with QMS maintenance and compliance (AS9100 / ISO 9001), including document review and audit participation
Participate in internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits as required
Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and relevant quality/engineering experience)
3-5+ years of experience in an AS9100/ISO9001 manufacturing role
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Composite Materials: Carbon fiber, fiberglass, resins, core materials
Manufacturing Processes: Hand layup, spray-up, vacuum infusion, oven/autoclave curing
Quality Tools: SPC, FMEA / PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Risk Analysis, DMAIC
Metrology: GD&T (ASME Y14.5), CMMs, inspection fixtures, calibration fundamentals
Systems: QMS (AS9100 / ISO 9001), ERP systems, data analysis and reporting tools
Ability to retrieve, analyze, and communicate quality data clearly to technical and leadership audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or within cross-functional teams
Demonstrated leadership in enforcing and improving quality standards
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
Due to ITAR / EAR regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a). Proof of U.S. Person status is required and will be maintained on file in accordance with regulatory requirements
Preferred
Hands-on experience in composite fabrication and inspection strongly preferred
Aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred
APQP and PPAP experience
Supplier quality and customer-facing quality experience
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant quality certification
Experience with lean manufacturing environments
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
401(k) matching after 6 months tenure
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days
Employee referral program
Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
Potential to earn quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance
Discounts on select services/products
Climate-controlled work environment
Company
Fibreworks Composites LLC
Fibreworks Composites offers expertise in the design, manufacture, and application of high performance, high quality composite structures.
Founded in 2009Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase