Quality Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Dayton, Ohio, United States. The role requires significant on-site presence, including time on feet, with work performed in an office or hybrid environment; occasional travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and national security technologies, including next-generation airborne command and control solutions for the U.S. Air Force.

What you will do

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across the production lifecycle.
• Plan, conduct, and support internal and external quality audits.
• Develop, implement, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions, including CARs, CIs, and nonconformances.
• Analyze quality data and statistical metrics to identify trends and improve processes.
• Advise operations leadership on AS9100 requirements, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness checks.
• Represent the QMS with external customers, collaborate with suppliers, and mentor engineers and production staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or at least 6 years of related experience as a substitute.
• At least 2 years of experience as a quality engineer or in a related field.
• Knowledge and practical use of AS9100, ISO 9001, military standards, and statutory specifications.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management systems, with strong leadership and project management skills.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance are required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, remain on feet for a significant portion of the shift, and use testing and inspection tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with aircraft modifications, defense contracts, and external audits.
• Certified Auditor credentials or equivalent experience.
• Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, database, and Octave/ETQ experience.
• Experience influencing operations leaders, mentoring QMS principles, and working independently.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% company match on contributions up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and additional benefits.
• Collaborative, mission-focused work supporting aerospace and national security programs.