Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

TAT Technologies (“TAT”) is a fast-growing, profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. Established in 1969, TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies, delivering innovative solutions across commercial, defense, OEM, and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel, TAT is recognized for its flexibility, technical expertise, and commitment to customer success.

TAT Technologies' Tulsa site serves as the company's Center of Excellence for heat transfer manufacturing, MRO, and OEM solutions. Supporting commercial, regional, and military aircraft worldwide, the site delivers advanced thermal management solutions that enhance aircraft performance, improve reliability, and ensure operational and mission readiness.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to provide technical and quality support across manufacturing operations, ensuring products, processes, and documentation meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This role is responsible for driving quality improvements, investigating nonconformances, supporting compliance initiatives, and partnering with production teams to maintain high standards of product quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes that meet customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
• Investigate product and process nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze production, quality, and process data to identify trends and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Create, revise, and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, forms, and inspection criteria.
• Review and approve inspection records, quality documentation, and related manufacturing and maintenance documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to production personnel and management regarding product and process quality issues.
• Conduct internal product, process, and compliance audits to verify adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, Lean manufacturing principles, and 5S practices.
• Assist with training employees in quality requirements, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or highly regulated environment.
• Experience inspecting precision-machined parts, tooling, and mechanical assemblies.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and audit processes; experience with AS9100/AS9001 standards preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience utilizing ERP, MRP, PLM, or other enterprise software systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, repair, overhaul, or FAA-regulated environments including 14 CFR Part 145 preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or other relevant quality certifications preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Experience in running and programing CMM a plus.