Quality Engineer

Job Title : Quality Engineer

Location :  Indianapolis IN

Company Overview : We are a clean, fully air-conditioned, state-of-the-art machine shop that invests in new equipment every year. Our focus is on precision manufacturing for the Defense and Aerospace industries, and we pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture, engaged leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Position Summary : The Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the strict requirements of our Defense and Aerospace customers. This role involves working closely with customer specifications, inspection data, and supporting a fast-paced, small-batch manufacturing environment with complex, high-precision projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Interpret and apply customer specifications to production and inspection processes

Manage and review First Article Inspections (FAI) and inspection data

Partner with machinists and engineers to ensure compliance with tight tolerances and quality standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes and documentation

Provide technical guidance in a machine job shop / development manufacturing environment

Communicate effectively with customers regarding quality standards and requirements

Qualifications :

Experience in quality engineering within a machine shop or development manufacturing environment

Background in Defense and / or Aerospace industries preferred

Strong knowledge of FAI and inspection processes

Familiarity with customer specifications for high-profile aerospace clients

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-batch manufacturing setting

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

What We Offer :

Fully air-conditioned, clean, modern shop environment

Excellent benefits package

Incentive bonus plan for every employee

Annual raises and flexible shifts

Family-oriented culture with an engaged management team

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.