Quality Engineer

Company : gpac

Location : South Bend, IN, 46626

Posted Date : 15 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Industrial Engineering

Occupation : Quality Engineer

Job Details

Job Description
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.