Lead Quality Excellence in Aerospace as a Quality Engineer

Pay Starting at $63.20+/hr | Full-Time Consultant (12 Months) | First Shift | St. Charles, MO

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Quality Engineer who is ready to make an immediate impact on critical aerospace programs. In this high-visibility role, you’ll drive quality compliance, lead corrective actions, improve manufacturing readiness, and help ensure world-class standards across complex aviation operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision matters, this is your opportunity to elevate your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Engineer, you will serve as a key resource for integrating quality requirements into program execution, supplier management, and production readiness.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead integration of contractual and Quality Management System requirements into proposals, processes, and documentation.
• Interpret complex engineering, supplier, and regulatory quality requirements.
• Develop quality metrics, certification plans, and compliance strategies for major programs.
• Support supplier selection activities by establishing quality criteria and evaluating readiness.
• Conduct design, production, and readiness reviews to ensure quality attributes are built into products and processes.
• Develop and select methods for audits, testing, and analysis to support manufacturing excellence.
• Investigate non-conformances, manage NCR queues, and drive timely closure activities.
• Analyze trends to assess corrective action effectiveness and implement lasting solutions.
• Recommend process improvements and cost-of-poor-quality reductions.
• Maintain traceable quality records, certifications, and audit evidence.
• Escalate program risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision while influencing cross-functional teams.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first few months, you will:

• Quickly gain understanding of contractual quality requirements and present an initial execution plan.
• Take ownership of assigned NCR queues and drive closure progress within 30 days.
• Help reduce or stabilize critical NCR backlogs.
• Maintain strong compliance performance with no critical audit findings.
• Deliver clear, timely weekly updates and proactive risk escalations.
• Demonstrate confident, independent decision-making aligned with quality systems and contract requirements.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, fabrication, production, or manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years handling Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action processes.
• 5+ years of statistical analysis, data collection, and interpretation experience.
• 5+ years working within compliance-driven procedures and regulated environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and make sound risk-based quality decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry is valued.
• 9+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years with Master’s, or 4+ years with PhD.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top talent with industry-leading organizations shaping the future of aerospace innovation. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to advanced aviation programs, work alongside respected professionals, and contribute to products where quality and safety are mission-critical.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay starting at $63.20 per hour
• First shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Valuable experience with a recognized aviation industry leader
• Opportunity to lead meaningful quality initiatives
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment
• Career-building experience in a highly respected field

Ready to Take Flight?

If you’re a results-driven quality professional ready to lead compliance, solve complex problems, and make an impact in aerospace manufacturing, apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in shaping the future of aviation.

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