Quality Assurance Engineer - DEFENSE

JOB TITLE :  Quality Assurance Engineer - DEFENSE

LOCATION : Chelmsford, MA

PAY RATE : $95.87 / 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)

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 :

Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are achieved.

Verify supplier contract requirements are implemented and maintained.

Perform source inspections (in-process and final), first article inspections , manufacturing process validations , surveillance , and special process audits .

Provide internal and supplier support for root cause, corrective, and preventive actions related to supplier discrepancies.

Support supplier failure investigations and ensure control of nonconforming items .

Conduct analyses and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions at supplier sites.

Monitor quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintain communication loops with key stakeholders.

Work flexible hours and travel across the U.S. to support suppliers.

Drive continuous improvement and risk reduction through proactive engagement and problem-solving.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or engineering field from an accredited institution.

6+ years of experience in each of the following areas :

Electronics

Supplier Management

Supplier Quality

Supply Chain

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Relationship Building and Team Collaboration

Electrical Testing

Aerospace industry experience with electronics manufacturing and testing.

Hands-on experience with complex machined parts , electrical , and electronic assemblies .

Strong understanding of supplier management and interface practices to support production programs.

Knowledge of MFC SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) business systems.

ASQ Certification(s) preferred :

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

Proven leadership and customer relationship management skills.

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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