Location:
15725 12 Mile Road | Discipline:
Quality | Posting Date:
02/05/2026 |
Aerospace Quality Engineer
Company: RCO Aerospace
Location: Roseville, MI
Department: Quality
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of openings: 2
Shift: 7:00am – 4:30pm
Travel: Minimal if any
Industries Served: Aerospace
Motivation for the Role: Our business is growing!
Reports to: Quality Manager
Interview process: Face to face interview.
Timing to hire: Immediate upon finding the right candidate
Onboarding process: Upon successful completion of a drug screen, criminal and background checks
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Position Overview
RCO Aerospace is growing, and we are seeking two skilled Quality Engineers to help us achieve the next level of operational excellence. Quality Engineer is responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of quality initiatives in our manufacturing systems. You will champion internal efforts to meet customer expectations by translating those requirements into rigorous internal standards and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- APQP & Launch: Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities and coordinate with the Strategic Group to optimize the transition from development to production.
- Quality Planning: Participate in APQP activities and support the transition from new product development to production.
- ERP Management: Utilize Epicor ERP to track quality metrics, manage documentation, and streamline manufacturing workflows.
- Risk Mitigation: Lead PFMEA to ensure functional specification requirements are fully met during process/design validation.
- Supplier Partnership: Coordinate and approve Supplier PPAP documentation; work with SQE representatives to create corrective action plans for process failures.
- Technical Support: Assist in the development of dimensional control strategies and the procurement of gages/instruments.
- Interface with manufacturing personnel to report drawing/process issues.
- Provide drawing change requests to Engineering as required.
- Prepare Quality Alerts and posts for manufacturing personnel to review.
- Technical Specifications: Read and interpret drawings, customer specifications, process manuals.
- Compliance: Perform work in accordance with AS9100, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards.
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- Perform internal and supplier audits as required.
- Must be able to review and provide disposition on non-conforming material.
- Writes Customer and Supplier concern notices
(CCN/SCN) and provides follow up to closure.
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into purchased part or product quality issues during early launch phases
- Problem Solving: Lead cross functional teams using various problem solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why and fishbone diagrams.
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- Lead these efforts to satisfactory closure and report results to senor management.
- Continuous Improvement: Support RCO Quality Policies and corporate-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: 2–5 years in a Tier 1 manufacturing environment.
- Software: Proficiency in Epicor ERP and MS Office.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of FMEA, GD&T, and APQP gate review processes.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with prototype and low volume automated assembly, complex mechanisms, metal/plastic forming, or injection molding.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working at a privately held corporation
- Experience in prototype and mixed volume manufacturing or production facilities.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and shipping software.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or 5S principles.
Company Overview
Since 2008 RCO Aerospace has been a leading OEM of innovative aerospace seating, providing premium products to the world's most reputable airlines and aircraft manufacturers. With a team of 80 dedicated employees and a robust network of over 70 trusted suppliers, our focus is on precision, quality, and continuous improvement.
Why RCO Engineering?
At RCO, we don't just build components; we engineer confidence. We offer the unique opportunity for well-qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company while enjoying:
- Stability: Join a company with a high employee retention rate—many of our team members have been with us for over 10 years.
- Culture: Enjoy a friendly, family-led environment featuring monthly free lunches, annual company picnics at local amusement parks, and holiday celebrations.
- Growth: We provide on-the-job training for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in precision manufacturing.
Benefits:
RCO offers the unique opportunity for very well qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company. In return you will receive opportunities for advancement, very competitive wages and an extremely comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and either
Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account - save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program.
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - to prepare for your future.
- Paid Holidays and Time Off - encouraging work-life balance.
