Quality Assurance Engineer

JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX (Telework < 50%)
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 (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a clearance required

• Schedule: 4/10A – 1st Shift

• 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: 

• Manage supplier quality activities, including nonconforming material control and corrective action effectiveness

• Translate engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements into supplier quality systems

• Develop, maintain, and improve quality evaluation and control systems

• Perform source inspections, supplier audits, and third-party manufacturer audits (including sub-tier suppliers)

• Conduct due diligence and support vendor selection and capability approval

• Ensure corrective actions meet reliability and compliance standards

• Prepare and maintain procurement quality assurance procedures

• Perform First Article Inspections (AS9102)

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, Control Plans, and Fault Tree

• Monitor supplier approvals and certification expirations

• Review and approve or reject new supplier capability requests and accreditation certifications

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Subcontracting, Finance, and Customers

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a clearance required

• Active Secret clearance preferred, not required to start

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

• Experience developing and reviewing quality requirements, procedures, and control plans

• Experience performing Design and Process FMEA (D/PFMEA)

• Strong understanding of process, product, and compliance audits

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards

• Knowledge of inspection methods for electronic circuit cards and electro-mechanical assemblies

• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) processes

• Experience leading cross-functional root cause and corrective action efforts

• Strong knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems

• Experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspections

• Supplier quality assurance/control experience

• Experience working with U.S. Department of Defense customers

• Strong project management and multitasking skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in hybrid work environments

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Project, and Visio

• Understanding of special processes and supplier interface management

• 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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