Quality Engineer – Aerospace Precision Components

Job overview

The Quality Engineer – Aerospace Precision Components role is onsite in Rockford, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role focuses on aerospace-grade ball screws and precision-machined components used in flight-critical actuation systems. The engineer verifies dimensional accuracy and process performance through inspection planning, in-machine measurement, and analysis of nonconformances. The work supports compliance with aerospace quality standards and helps manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers maintain reliable components.

What you'll do

• Inspect ball screws, nuts, and related components using CMMs, optical systems, micrometers, profilometers, and thread measurement tools
• perform in-machine inspection of fixtured parts
• develop inspection plans, control plans, and first article inspection documentation
• verify ball-screw characteristics
• collaborate with machinists and manufacturing engineers on tolerances
• monitor process capability
• support root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
• review work instructions and process changes
• maintain compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, customer specifications, and internal standards
• prepare inspection reports and quality records
• participate in audits, supplier assessments, and customer reviews
• support supplier quality activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quality engineer

aerospace quality

precision machining

ball screws

dimensional metrology

cmm inspection

gd&t

as9100

first article inspection

rockford il

zobility

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a relevant engineering bachelor's degree and 5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, precision machining, or motion-control components. It emphasizes in-machine inspection, dimensional metrology, GD&T, and CMM programming.

About the employer

Zobility is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.