Operations Quality Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer in Orlando, Florida for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support quality engineering activities within an optical-components manufacturing environment, with emphasis on electrical, optical, and mechanical component assembly, integration, inspection, testing, and production quality.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline with 2+ years of professional experience, master’s degree with 0+ years of experience, or equivalent combined education and experience.
• 2+ years of GD&T experience.
• 2+ years of SAP experience.
• 2+ years of APRISO experience.
• 2+ years of Root Cause Analysis experience using methods such as 5-Why, Fishbone, Cause Mapping, or similar techniques.
• 2+ years of experience preparing and delivering technical presentations.
• 2+ years of experience conducting First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Experience supporting quality engineering in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience reviewing manufacturing and inspection documentation for compliance with quality requirements.
• Experience evaluating inspection and test results.
• Ability to assess product and material risk when specifications or standards are not met.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Optical manufacturing or optics experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Strong AS9102 interpretation and application experience.
• Additional First Article Inspection experience.
• Experience supporting electrical, optical, or mechanical component assembly and integration.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and review quality standards, inspection methods, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Support inspection and testing of manufactured and procured products.
• Design and analyze inspection and test processes, methods, mechanisms, and equipment.
• Evaluate product test results and perform statistical analysis.
• Assess risk associated with products or materials that do not meet required standards or specifications.
• Review internal and supplier manufacturing documentation for quality compliance.
• Participate in and lead Failure Review Boards and technical investigations.
• Participate in Material Review Board activities.
• Make product acceptability decisions based on applicable quality requirements.
• Develop and implement new inspection processes and automation methods.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Perform special-process assessments and audits.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Conduct First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102.
• Interface with customers, engineering, manufacturing, and program personnel on quality-related issues.

Pay

• $53.65 per hour.

Job ID: 22672

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.