Quality Assurance Engineer, Lead

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer Lead
LOCATION: El Segundo CA
PAY RATE: $50-60/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: This contract runs in 3-month intervals renewing every 3 months if performance meets expectations. Strong performers may be considered for contract-to-hire opportunities.
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.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

Manage tasks and coordinate data collection in a lead capacity from cross-functional teams.
Maintain records for aircraft conformity quality documentation and certification reporting.
Develop and manage inspection schedules for parts kits documentation and test articles to ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with product development teams to integrate design-for-quality principles into prototypes and pre-production builds.
Create and manage documentation including inspection criteria test plans DFMEA/PFMEA and risk assessments.
Participate in design reviews: PDR CDR Prototype Design for Manufacturing Design for Assembly Verification & Validation Final Design Reviews.
Coordinate with DARs and DERs to support inspections and certifications.
Work with cross-functional departments on non-conforming material and Material Review Board meetings.
Lead or assist with supplier qualification audits and development of receiving inspection criteria.
Support FAA requests and audits under the VP of Certification and Sr. Director Quality.
Conduct internal and supplier audits (AS9100 ISO 9001 FAA standards) track findings and implement CAPAs.
Monitor supplier quality performance and support supplier development programs.
Develop quality metrics analyze trends and drive continuous improvement across engineering and production.
Train and guide teams on quality standards processes and regulatory requirements.
Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet FAA/EASA/DCMA/ISO-AS9100 and customer expectations.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)
5 years in quality assurance supplier quality or conformity inspection in aerospace
Strong knowledge of AS9100 ISO 9001 and FAA regulations
4 years experience working with regulatory agencies registrars or customers
4 years experience reviewing installation assembly and electrical drawings; participating in design reviews
Experience with FAA-approved DMIR DAR and DER
Experience conducting audits root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Excellent written and verbal communication organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience in aerospace startups or fast-paced development programs
Project or office management experience
ISO/AS9100 lead auditor

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 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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