Hartzell Propeller is looking for a Quality Engineer who will be responsible for supporting and improving the quality management system (QMS), driving corrective/preventive actions, performing root cause analysis, leading internal audits, training workforce, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and company quality standards. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure that products and services meet the highest levels of safety, reliability, and quality.
Key Deliverables of the Position:
1) Monitor, analyze, and improve product quality through inspections, testing, and data review.
2) Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
3) Support and maintain compliance with FAA, OEM, AS9100, and internal quality standards.
4) Develop, update, and implement quality procedures, work instructions, and process controls.
5) Lead internal audits and support external audits from regulatory bodies or customers.
6) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, eliminate waste, and enhance quality performance.
7) Become cross trained in all Quality Assurance Engineering functions at Hartzell Propeller.
8) Be familiar and understand the fundamentals of gage calibration.
9) Perform other duties as assigned by the department.
First Year Success Factors
1) Establishes a strong understanding of the company’s quality systems, FAA and OEM requirements, and internal processes within the first 90 days.
2) Builds effective working relationships with operations, engineering, technicians, and leadership, earning trust as a reliable quality partner.
3) Demonstrates consistent accuracy and thoroughness in inspections, documentation, and data analysis with minimal oversight.
4) Leads and completes root cause analysis and CAPA initiatives that result in measurable improvements to process performance or reduction in recurring issues.
5) Successfully participates in or leads internal audits and contributes to a positive outcome during regulatory or external audits.
6) Effectively manages time and priorities to support production requirements without quality escapes.
7) Develop key traits that include proactivity, resilience in overcoming obstacles, confidence, and a passion for exceeding goals without constant oversight.
Requirements
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or aerospace is strongly preferred.
Technical Competencies
1) Quality Tools & Methods – Ability to apply root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and other quality methodologies.
2) Technical/Mechanical Understanding – Demonstrated ability to understand technical drawings, specifications, and mechanical systems.
3) Interpretation of Standards – Experience working with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations, or similar industry standards.
4) Computer Skills – Proficiency with quality systems software, Microsoft Office, including Access, and data tracking tools.
Behavioral Competencies – Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values
1) Thinks and acts like an owner
o Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively
o Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success
o Takes full responsibility for their actions
o Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity
2) Demonstrates high integrity
o Consistently acts with honestly, transparency and high ethics
o Makes decisions based on what is morally right
o Owns their actions and holds self-accountable
3) Puts team above self; in it together
o Prioritizes team and company over personal gain
o Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions
Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment
4) Innovates and improves
o Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts
o Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance
o Stays open to feedback and embraces changes
o Demonstrates a bias towards action
5) Honors commitments
o Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables
o Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results
o Makes and holds commitment
o Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track
Our Culture
We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.
Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.
Hartzell Propeller has a pre-employment and random Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing requirement and tests for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines and phencyclidine in addition to alcohol.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify
Hartzell Propeller Inc. is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller and airplane propeller design and aircraft propeller and airplane propeller manufacturing technology. Because of our concentration and commitment to propeller driven aviation, we are the supplier of choice for nearly every major aircraft manufacturer.
The company traces its history to 1914 when a relationship between Orville Wright and Robert Hartzell led to the manufacture of the first Hartzell airplane propeller in 1917. The company’s founding principle of “Built on Honor” has been central to our corporate values from the very beginning.
Today, Hartzell aircraft propellers are produced using an innovative blend of sophisticated engineering analytics, certification skills and world class manufacturing technologies. We design for safety, performance and reliability. After more than nine decades of experience, we have unmatched engineering expertise and we offer a wide range of products that utilize both aerospace grade alloys and advanced structural composites.
We enjoy exclusive relationships with dozens of manufacturers in the United States and around the world. Hartzell aircraft and airplane propellers are designed for use on virtually all of today’s power plants. Our current product line includes 2- through 6-bladed propellers for general aviation through turboprop class aircraft, with engine ratings that range from 80 to 2,180 hp. We have expanded our product line to include propeller systems for hovercraft and wing-in-ground effect (WIG) craft. In addition to aircraft and airplane propellers, Hartzell also offers its own line of aircraft and airplane propeller controls (governors), spinners and de-ice systems.
