A QA Engineer with **Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program)** experience ensures that manufacturing, aerospace software, and special processes strictly comply with global aerospace engineering standards. Unlike general software QA, this specialized role focuses heavily on system auditing, rigorous process validation, and maintaining the flawless documentation required to pass strict aerospace and defense compliance audits. \[1, 2, 3, 4]**Key Responsibilities**
- **Nadcap Audit Preparation:** Coordinate, prepare, and manage internal technical documentation to ensure full compliance during formal Nadcap Certification Audits. \[1]
- **Special Process Validation:** Oversee and audit special aerospace processes (e.g., heat treating, chemical processing, non\-destructive testing, or aerospace software validation) against explicit checklist requirements. \[1, 2, 3, 4]
- **Root Cause Analysis:** Lead investigations into process deviations, authoring comprehensive Corrective Action Requests (CAR) using disciplined problem\-solving methodologies like 5\-Why or 8D analysis.
- *Must\-Have Skills \& Requirements** \[1]
- **Nadcap \& Aerospace Regulations:** Hands\-on experience navigating Performance Review Institute (PRI) Checklists and deep working knowledge of AS9100 standards. \[1]
- **Root Cause Investigation:** Expert proficiency in structured problem\-solving, risk assessment (FMEA), and preventative action implementation.
- **Metrology \& Inspection:** Competency in reading technical blueprints, understanding geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD\&T), and utilizing specialized calibration tools.
- **Technical Writing:** Exceptional ability to draft airtight standard operating procedures (SOPs), compliance reports, and audit responses. \[1]
- **Auditing Experience:** Proven track record acting as a primary or secondary liaison during formal aerospace industry registrar reviews.
- *Typical Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical manufacturing experience.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of quality engineering experience specifically within an AS9100 and Nadcap\-regulated manufacturing or aerospace software environment.
Pay: ₹240,629\.97 \- ₹371,354\.21 per year
Work Location: In person