Logistics engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Quality Control Technician – Warehouse (Aerospace)

Job Description

This position serves as a Quality Control Technician in the warehouse of an aerospace manufacturing environment in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses primarily on performing basic quality inspections of engine components and other parts using hand measurement tools, while accurately documenting results in internal systems. You will combine hands-on inspection work with data entry, inventory tracking, and shipping/receiving activities to ensure that all materials meet specifications and are properly recorded within the company’s ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic quality inspections on aerospace parts and materials for approximately 90% of the workday using hand inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Verify the accuracy of basic part dimensions and sizes against specifications and standards.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately in internal databases and quality control systems.
• Monitor and support the internal auditing system to help maintain compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Enter data from final inspections into the internal ERP database to ensure accurate quality records.
• Enter data for incoming and receiving shipments of engine components and other materials, ensuring correct documentation for shipments to and from key partners.
• Support basic shipping and receiving activities, including processing incoming materials and preparing outgoing shipments.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to generate, update, and maintain documentation and reports related to inspections, inventory, and shipments.
• Utilize UPS and FedEx systems for shipping labels, tracking, and coding to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Assist with purchase order and inventory tracking activities, learning and applying internal processes and tools as needed.
• Contribute to warehouse and document control tasks for the remaining portion of the workday, supporting organized and accurate records.
• Follow established quality control, receiving inspection, and inventory management procedures to maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with team members in a tight-knit, team-oriented environment to meet production and quality goals.
• Adhere to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles in daily work activities.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on quality inspection experience, spending the majority of the day (around 90%) performing inspections.
• Ability to use micrometers and calipers to perform basic dimensional inspections on parts and materials.
• Basic shipping and receiving experience, including handling incoming and outgoing materials.
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to accurately input information into ERP or MRP systems.
• Experience working with an ERP or MRP program (experience with Lotus Notes (LN) or similar systems is acceptable).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with UPS and FedEx coding and labeling systems for shipping and tracking.
• Background in logistics, order tracking, inventory control, and inventory management.
• Experience with receiving inspection and documentation within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow established quality control processes and maintain accurate inspection and inventory records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience is ideal but not required.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems for receiving inspection and warehouse inventory management.
• Understanding of purchase order and inventory tracking processes, with willingness to learn internal tools and procedures.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement practices is beneficial.
• Experience in material handling and warehouse operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing documentation and inventory records.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a tight-knit, team-focused environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement. The role offers consistent opportunities for overtime, including additional premium pay for Sunday work, allowing you to increase your earnings when desired. After completing a defined number of hours, you become eligible for direct hire status with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, stock options, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. The organization promotes a culture built around Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to grow your skills and contribute to ongoing process enhancements.

Work Environment

This position is based in an aerospace manufacturing warehouse environment in Phoenix, AZ. The facility operates on a second shift schedule, Monday through Thursday from 2:15 . to 11:45 . (9-hour days) and Friday from 2:15 . to 6:15 . (4 hours). Work takes place in a production and warehouse setting that supports engine component and materials handling, inspection, and inventory control. The environment follows Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and a close, collaborative culture. You will regularly use hand inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers, along with computers and ERP/MRP systems for data entry and documentation. Dress code requires steel-toed shoes, jeans, and a work polo appropriate for a manufacturing and warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.