Quality Assurance Engineer - DEFENSE

JOB TITLE : Quality Assurance Engineer - DEFENSE

LOCATION : Grand Prairie, TX

PAY RATE : $79.86 / 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 Requirement : Ability to Obtain (can start without clearance)

Schedule : Monday Thursday, 4x10 (9 AM 3 PM CST core hours, onsite M TH)

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 :

Identify process variations and nonconformances; use data analysis to develop innovative supply chain solutions

Support product line validations and risk management activities per AS9102

Provide systemic issue resolution through root cause analysis, containment, and corrective / preventive actions

Interface with program requirements, customer needs, and program management teams

Drive failure analysis, diagnosis, and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities

Develop technical solutions to complex problems and provide liaison support on quality engineering matters

Ensure contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified with production sites

Review manufacturing documentation to confirm quality deliverables

Participate in integrated product team reviews, analyzing data on yields, rework, scrap, and nonconformance trends

Requirements :

Ability to Obtain clearance (can start without clearance)

Bachelor s degree (STEM) and 8+ years of experience

2+ years experience with Electronics Assembly and Test per IPC-A-610 and IPC / WHMA-A-620

2+ years experience with Soldering per IPC J-STD-001

4 6 years experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

6+ years knowledge of complex mechanical / electrical concepts

4 6 years experience solving manufacturability problems

6+ years experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)

4 6 years experience with supplier interaction

4 6 years experience with complex electronics assemblies

4 6 years experience performing source inspections and FAI per AS9102

J-STD-001 , IPC-610 , and IPC-620 certification / training with demonstrated inspection capability

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

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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