JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer
LOCATION: Oldsmar, FL
PAY RATE: $53.65/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 Security Clearance

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.

Shift: 4/10-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

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

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

Summary:

Develops, maintains, and audits quality standards, work instructions, and inspection procedures for coated parts including chem-film, anodize, passivation, and organic coatings.

Performs technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, drawings, and process documentation.

Partners with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Leads failure investigations, material review board (MRB) actions, and corrective preventive action (CAPA) implementation.

Drives continuous improvement initiatives to boost internal and supplier performance and productivity.

Works with Mil-Spec special processes including heat treatment, stress relief, chem-film, anodize, passivation, and organic coatings.

Performs paint processing including part preparation, spray-painting, and thickness testing.

Writes instructions and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for coated parts.

Ensures product quality and regulatory compliance for both manufactured and procured components.

Applies quality engineering methods to support manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Requirements:

Ability to Obtain a Security Clearance.

At least 3 years of experience working with Mil-Spec special processes including heat treatment, stress relief, chem-film, anodize, passivation, and organic coatings.

At least 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

At least 3 years of experience with paint processing including part preparation, spray-painting, and thickness testing.

Experience writing work instructions and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.

Experience performing technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and drawings.

Experience leading failure investigations, MRB actions, and CAPA implementation.

Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including program management, engineering, and supply chain.

Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives for quality and productivity.

Knowledge of applicable quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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