Immediately Hiring: Quality Engineer
Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site
Benefits: Excellent Work-Life Balance, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Relocation Assistance

We're hiring a Quality Engineer to join our team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dayton-Granger is a privately owned, third-generation manufacturer with over 82 years in business and an average employee tenure of 10 years. We support long-term aerospace programs for military, commercial, and general aviation customers, while continuing to develop new products for emerging markets.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment and is passionate about data-driven problem solving, AS9100 compliance, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field

• 4+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment

• Strong analytical and statistical skills to collect, synthesize, and evaluate data

• Hands-on experience with inspection tools (CMMs, micrometers, calipers)

• Proficiency with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.)

• Experience with sampling plans (attribute, variable, sequential)

• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards

• Proven ability to coordinate MRB activities and support internal audits

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lean Six Sigma certification

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing industries

• Knowledge of FAA or EASA compliance requirements

• Experience leading FMEA activities and establishing quality KPIs

• Ability to mentor and train others on quality tools and processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide quality engineering support to manufacturing, ensuring consistent quality practices

• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions

• Analyze inspection results and recommend process improvements

• Develop and manage sampling plans and measurement system analysis (MSA)

• Coordinate and lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities

• Participate in Engineering Review Board (ERB) meetings to assess design and process changes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer complaints

• Maintain quality documentation in accordance with DG's QMS and AS9100

• Support audit activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Follow all safety procedures and perform additional duties as assigned

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Why You'll Love Working Here:

We're a tight-knit, multi-generational team based in sunny South Florida, dedicated to engineering excellence and product integrity. Our company culture is rooted in collaboration, long-term stability, and shared growth. Employees stay and grow with us—our average tenure is over 10 years, and service anniversaries are celebrated company-wide with milestone gifts.

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Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with immediate vesting

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Paid parental and bereavement leave

• Complimentary life insurance with supplemental options

• Short- and long-term disability

• Tuition reimbursement and mental health benefits

• Access to an on-site gym

• Milestone anniversary gifts and team-building events

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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