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Metcut Research Inc. Cincinnati - Rosslyn · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer

Cincinnati, OH, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Metcut Research Inc. is a leading firm specializing in materials testing with a history of excellence since 1948. The Quality Engineer role involves ensuring compliance with ISO17025 quality system requirements and overseeing all aspects of aerospace materials testing, including inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Aerospace

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the QMS in alignment with ISO17025; create/update procedures, SOPs, and work instructions

Prepare for and facilitate internal audits; coordinate and support external audits (customer, certification bodies, and NADCAP)

Define and validate test methods and acceptance criteria for mechanical, metallurgical, and chemical materials testing (e.g., ASTM/SAE standards); ensure traceability from sample receipt to report issuance

Perform and/or oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102, ensure conformance to drawing/specs and test plans

Conduct/verify inspections on incoming materials, test specimens, and finished reports using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs) and data review practices

Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities; disposition nonconforming materials and test results

Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and FMEA; maintain the nonconformance/CAPA database

Evaluate and monitor suppliers and subcontracted labs; review certifications and test reports; process supplier NCRs and improvement actions in collaboration with Supply Chain

Maintain calibration for measurement & test equipment (M&TE); ensure metrological traceability and proper documentation

Analyze test/production data to identify trends, capability, and improvement opportunities; publish dashboards and quality metrics for management review

Ensure compliance with customer requirements, ITAR/EAR handling rules (as applicable), and government regulations; support customer reviews and respond to quality-related inquiries

Author and approve technical quality documentation: Certificates of Conformance, test summary reports, inspection records, and audit responses

Lead/participate in Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce defects, cycle time, and cost; standardize best practices across labs and shifts

Qualification

ISO17025 QMSNADCAP requirementsAS9102 FAILean/Six SigmaMaterials ScienceQuality EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field; equivalent technical experience considered

2–5+ years in quality engineering within aerospace, materials testing, or precision manufacturing

Demonstrated experience with AS9100/ISO17025 QMS, NADCAP (Testing) requirements, and AS9102 FAI