JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer
LOCATION:Oldsmar, FL
PAY RATE: $20.00-48.00/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 (Shift hours are Mon-Thurs 5 AM-3:30 PM EST)
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:
Applies SPC, Six-Sigma, regression, and hypothesis testing to uncover root causes of non-conforming hardware.
Develops corrective-action plans, tracks effectiveness, and verifies that problems are eliminated at the source.
Designs and maintains Power BI or Tableau dashboards for defect trends, first-pass yield, scrap rates, and other KPIs.
Defines, monitors, and reports on key performance indicators for quality metrics.
Maintains audit-ready data to satisfy ISO 9001 or AS9100 and other regulatory and contractual standards.
Leverages Python, VBA, or Alteryx to automate data extraction and trend analysis.
Identifies and ingests internal and external data sources and builds robust ETL pipelines with quality assurance.
Translates complex analytical findings into visual stories and briefings for actionable decision-making.
Partners with Quality and Manufacturing Program Managers, engineering leads, and Change Control Boards on quality objectives.
Applies statistical methods for manufacturing including SPC, Capability Analysis, Pareto, and Design of Experiments.
Requirements:
Ability to Obtain a Security Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
Professional experience analyzing large datasets, building automated reports or dashboards, or supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools including SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
Experience collaborating in a cross-functional environment and communicating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred: Hands-on experience with statistical methods used in manufacturing including SPC, Capability Analysis, Pareto, and Design of Experiments.
Preferred: Certification or training in Six Sigma, Lean, or other structured continuous-improvement methodologies.
Preferred: Experience building automated data workflows or ETL processes using Python, SQL, or Alteryx.
Preferred: Prior experience in Aerospace, Defense, or High-Reliability Electronics manufacturing.
Preferred: Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other aerospace quality standards.
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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