JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX ( 50% Telework)
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)

Shift: 4/10A 1st Shift

Clearance: Ability to obtain (not required to start)

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:

Collaborate with internal engineering/manufacturing teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Monitor supplier/subcontractor quality activities, conduct source inspections, audits, and due diligence, and review vendor qualifications.

Lead root cause investigations, corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, Fault Tree), and process improvement initiatives.

Ensure documentation compliance and maintain active approvals and certifications for suppliers/subcontractors.

Perform First Article Inspections (AS9102) and manage non-conforming product disposition (MRB).

Support US Department of Defense programs and maintain AS9100 Quality Management compliance.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Finance, suppliers, and customers.

Requirements:

Clearance: Ability to obtain (not required to start)

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

Experience with quality engineering standards, procedures, methods, and control plans.

Knowledge of Design/Process FMEA and procedure compliance assessments.

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and industry standards.

Familiarity with inspection methods for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Experience with supplier quality assurance, MRB, and corrective action processes.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and solve problems collaboratively.

Understanding of AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Project, Visio).

Strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of special processes and daily supplier 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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