Quality Assurance Engineer

JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $71.92/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Up to 6 months with potential for extension)

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance required

• Shift: First shift, 4/10 schedule

• Schedule: 2 days WFH (Mon–Tue), 2 days onsite (Wed–Thu)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Develop and maintain software quality standards, methods, and processes

• Conduct inspections, verification, and validation of software

• Review specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies

• Ensure project/process documentation compliance

• Lead cross-functional teams for root cause investigations, corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5-Why, Fault Tree, PFD, FMEA, Standard Work, Control Plans)

• Manage supplier quality assurance and non-conforming product disposition

• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102

• Support US Government Department of Defense programs

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance required

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Telework ≥50% (Mon–Tue WFH; Wed–Thu onsite)

• Quality engineering experience developing/reviewing requirements, standards, procedures, and control plans

• Experience with D/PFMEA, audits, inspection of electronic/electromechanical assemblies

• Strong understanding of AS9100 QMS and special processes

• Project management and multitasking skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in hybrid environments

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Project, Visio)

• Ability to interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Finance, suppliers, and customers

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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