Lead Quality Excellence in Aerospace – Join Us as a Senior Quality Engineer!

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer ready to make a lasting impact on complex aerospace programs? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation innovator to find a highly skilled Quality Engineer to support critical support equipment programs in Hazelwood, Missouri. If you're passionate about problem-solving, root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to help ensure the quality and reliability of products that support aviation operations worldwide.

Position Details

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

Location: Hazelwood, MO

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: Starting at $63.20 per hour

Make an Impact Where Quality Matters Most

As a Quality Engineer, you'll work at the center of engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to identify quality issues early, implement corrective actions, and improve processes across a diverse portfolio of aerospace support equipment. Your expertise will help ensure customer commitments are met while supporting products used in manufacturing environments, flight line operations, maintenance activities, and testing applications.

This is a high-visibility role that directly influences product quality, operational success, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to proactively identify quality concerns.
  
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and operational performance.
  

Problem Solving & Analysis

• Investigate hardware quality issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
  
• Analyze trends, performance metrics, and quality data to support decision-making.
  
• Develop and implement solutions that reduce risk and improve reliability.
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with stakeholders across multiple organizations to ensure quality requirements are met.
  
• Support communication between engineering, production, suppliers, and customers.
  
• Influence quality-focused decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.
  

Product & Program Support

• Support a wide range of aerospace support equipment, including:
  
  
  
  • Test equipment and diagnostic systems
    
  • Ground support equipment
    
  • Hoists, lifts, slings, and generators
    
  • Structural and composite repair kits
    
  • Manufacturing and production support systems
    
  
  
  
• Ensure products meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
  
  
  
  • Engineering
    
  • Computer Science
    
  • Mathematics
    
  • Physics
    
  • Chemistry
    
  • Or a related technical discipline
    
  
  
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
  
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence quality outcomes.
  
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience within the aerospace industry.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with DCMA.
  
• Master's degree or PhD in a technical discipline.
  
• Experience supporting highly regulated manufacturing or aerospace environments.
  
• Knowledge of quality standards, inspections, audits, and compliance processes.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting top talent with opportunities that shape the future of aviation. In this role, you'll work alongside industry experts, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to products that support critical aerospace operations around the globe.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay starting at $63.20 per hour
  
• Opportunity to support innovative aerospace programs
  
• Exposure to complex engineering and manufacturing environments
  
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
  
• High-impact work that directly influences customer success
  
• Professional growth through challenging and rewarding projects
  
• Experience with a respected leader in the aviation industry
  

Apply Today!

If you're a results-driven Quality Engineer with a passion for excellence and a track record of improving processes, solving complex problems, and driving quality performance, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help elevate quality, reliability, and innovation across cutting-edge aerospace programs with PDS Tech Commercial

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