JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer, Lead
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $50-60/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: This contract runs in 3-month intervals, renewing every 3 months if performance meets expectations. Strong performers may be considered for contract-to-hire opportunities.

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 tasks and coordinate data collection in a lead capacity from cross-functional teams.

Maintain records for aircraft conformity, quality documentation, and certification reporting.

Develop and manage inspection schedules for parts, kits, documentation, and test articles to ensure regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with product development teams to integrate design-for-quality principles into prototypes and pre-production builds.

Create and manage documentation, including inspection criteria, test plans, DFMEA/PFMEA, and risk assessments.

Participate in design reviews: PDR, CDR, Prototype, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Verification & Validation, Final Design Reviews.

Coordinate with DARs and DERs to support inspections and certifications.

Work with cross-functional departments on non-conforming material and Material Review Board meetings.

Lead or assist with supplier qualification, audits, and development of receiving inspection criteria.

Support FAA requests and audits under the VP of Certification and Sr. Director, Quality.

Conduct internal and supplier audits (AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA standards), track findings, and implement CAPAs.

Monitor supplier quality performance and support supplier development programs.

Develop quality metrics, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement across engineering and production.

Train and guide teams on quality standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.

Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet FAA/EASA/DCMA/ISO-AS9100 and customer expectations.

Requirements:

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

5+ years in quality assurance, supplier quality, or conformity inspection in aerospace

Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA regulations

4+ years experience working with regulatory agencies, registrars, or customers

4+ years experience reviewing installation, assembly, and electrical drawings; participating in design reviews

Experience with FAA-approved DMIR, DAR, and DER

Experience conducting audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning

Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills

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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