Quality Engineer (Aerospace castings) (Bloomington, MN)

Drive Aerospace Quality from First Article to Flight – Quality Engineer Opportunity
 

Help Build Aerospace Products That Meet the Highest Standards in the Industry

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring our aerospace and defense products meet exacting customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations. You’ll be a key driver of product integrity—supporting manufacturing, inspection, and testing processes from new product introduction through production. This role gives you direct influence on product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across the operation.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to solve problems, prevent defects, and strengthen our quality systems—all while building expertise in highly regulated aerospace environments.

Own quality from launch through production

• Develop and implement quality plans for new product introduction, including PPAP, FMEA, work instructions, and process validations
• Support engineering change activities and ensure seamless integration of customer and regulatory requirements
• Validate manufacturing processes to ensure consistent, high-quality output

Be the voice of quality with customers

• Communicate directly with customers via email and conference calls to resolve quality issues and provide updates
• Serve as a trusted quality representative during customer audits and technical reviews
• Act as customer release authority upon certification completion

Drive problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Lead and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts for internal and external quality issues
• Monitor scrap, nonconformance, and improvement initiatives through daily operational meetings
• Authorize corrective actions, returned goods (RGA), and process improvements

Ensure compliance and control

• Review and approve purchase orders and product documentation for compliance
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems, customer specifications, and government regulations
• Maintain accuracy, documentation control, and audit readiness across all quality processes

Partner across the organization

• Participate in daily stand-ups, RCCA reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams to drive solutions
• Support special projects and initiatives that improve product quality and operational performance

This position is based at our Bloomington facility and requires onsite presence.

In this role, success means:

• High accuracy and integrity of quality documentation and decisions
• Strong on-time execution of quality deliverables and customer commitments
• Full compliance with QMS, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Responsive and effective communication with customers and internal teams
• Completion of structured training and certification requirements to build full role proficiency

You’ll be an integral part of the Quality organization, working closely with:

• Senior Customer Program Manager
• Quality Manager
• Director of Quality
• Cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/regulated industry experience preferred)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and cross-functional teams
• Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to navigate complex technical and quality issues collaboratively
• Commitment to accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

This is more than a compliance-focused quality role—it’s a chance to:

• Work on aerospace and defense components that require precision and excellence
• Be directly involved in customer-facing quality decisions
• Gain exposure to advanced quality systems (PPAP, FMEA, RCCA, audits)
• Influence manufacturing outcomes and product performance
• Build certifications and expertise valued across the aerospace industry

In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll step into a visible leadership role with real influence across the site.

Benefits include:
 

• Yearly salary of $80,000.00-$95,000 DOE
• 5% annual bonus potential
• Flexible scheduling options
• Educational assistance and paid training
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• A collaborative leadership culture where finance is a strategic partner—not just a support function

If you’re ready to shape financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and lead a high-impact finance team in aerospace manufacturing, this Controller role offers the visibility, influence, and growth opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.
 
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
 

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position