Special Process Engineer - NADCAP

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure continuous compliance with

NADCAP requirements

for

Fluid Distribution Systems (FDS)

and

Welding special processes

.

• Develop, implement, and maintain

special process procedures

, work instructions, and control plans in line with

NADCAP, AS9100, and customer requirements

.

• Ensure proper implementation and control of

welding processes

, including procedure qualifications (

WPS/PQR

), welder qualifications, and process validations.

• Ensure compliance of

FDS processes

, including cleanliness control, contamination prevention, pressure testing, assembly, and handling requirements.

• Plan, support, and execute

NADCAP audits

(initial, surveillance, and re‑accreditation) for FDS and Welding.

• Act as

process owner

for assigned special processes and ensure day‑to‑day compliance on the shop floor.

• Conduct

process risk assessments

and ensure adequacy of controls through

PFMEA and Control Plans

.

• Identify gaps during audits or internal reviews and implement

root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions

.

• Monitor

process performance metrics

and ensure process capability, repeatability, and stability where applicable.

• Coordinate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure

process discipline and compliance

.

• Ensure calibration, validation, and maintenance of

special process equipment, tooling, and fixtures

.

• Maintain traceability of materials, consumables, parameters, and process records as required by NADCAP.
• Support

customer audits and regulatory assessments

related to special processes.

• PRI Activities handling and implementation.

Additional Duties

• Conduct

internal NADCAP self‑audits

and layered process audits for FDS and Welding.

• Drive

continuous improvement

initiatives related to yield, defects, rework, and audit findings.

• Support training and qualification of

operators, welders, inspectors

, and technicians on special process requirements.

• Ensure availability and control of

approved procedures, specifications, and revision‑controlled documents

.

• Support investigation of

process deviations, escapes, and non‑conformances

related to special processes.

• Coordinate with external suppliers for

NADCAP‑approved special process outsourcing

, as applicable.

• Provide backup support for fellow

Special Process / Quality engineers

when required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

(Mechanical, Metallurgical, Aerospace, or equivalent).

5–8 years of experience

in

Aerospace Special Processes

, preferably

FDS and Welding

.

• Strong working knowledge of

NADCAP (Welding)

and applicable

FDS checklists

, along with

AS9100

.

• Hands‑on experience with

Welding processes

, procedure qualification, parameter control, and inspection methods.

• Strong understanding of

FDS requirements

, including cleanliness, contamination control, pressure testing, and assembly practices.

• Experience in

NADCAP audit preparation, closure of non‑conformances, and sustaining accreditation

.

• Proficiency in

Root Cause Analysis, 8D, PFMEA, SPC

, and corrective action methodologies.

• Ability to interpret

customer specifications, aerospace standards, and regulatory requirements

.

• Strong

analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills

.

• Effective

communication and coordination skills

for working with internal teams and external auditors.

• Proficient in

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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