JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer
LOCATION: Orlando, 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 Secret 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: 4/10A-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 machined parts.

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, guaranteeing reliability and regulatory compliance.

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

Utilizes Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for inspection and quality verification.

Uses inspection gages and measuring equipment for quality assurance.

Develops First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation and work instructions.

Analyzes product requirements and specifications for quality compliance.

Implements corrective actions to address nonconformances and improve process capability.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

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

At least 3 years of experience writing work instructions and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.

At least 3 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

At least 3 years of experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment.

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

Experience leading failure investigations and material review board (MRB) actions.

Experience implementing corrective preventive action (CAPA) for quality issues.

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

Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives for quality and productivity.

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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