Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace & Defense Quality Engineer – 6-Month Contract

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes in a regulated aerospace and defense environment. This role requires a strong data-driven mindset and hands-on quality engineering expertise to ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Perform loss reporting and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Design and implement process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection methods
• Develop, execute, and analyze quality metrics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making
• Perform and review First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements
• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to support inspection planning, nonconformance resolution, and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and applicable ISO standards across manufacturing and inspection processes
• Support and participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or another regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality system requirements
• Experience performing and reviewing First Article Inspections (AS9102)
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Strong knowledge of industry quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, CAPA)
• Demonstrated analytical, data-driven approach to problem solving
• Strong communication, documentation, and audit-support skills

To learn more or apply, please contact me at [email protected] .

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