Quality Assurance Engineer

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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