Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Elevate Quality. Advance Aerospace. Join as a Quality Engineer.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation industry to hire a driven Quality Engineer who is passionate about precision, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to make a measurable impact on aerospace manufacturing excellence, this is your opportunity.

Position Details

• Job Title: Quality Engineer

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (3 Months)

• Location: Decatur, AL

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Pay Rate : $53.00 - $62.00 per hour

Your Impact

As a Quality Engineer, you will be the frontline champion of quality within a high-performance fabrication environment. Your work will ensure that every product meets rigorous aerospace standards while driving improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining operational excellence and delivering superior results.

What You’ll Do

In this critical role, you will:

• Serve as the primary quality contact for production operations within the work center

• Process and evaluate nonconformance documentation , restoring product integrity and compliance

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement effective Corrective Actions

• Review and validate production planning to ensure quality data is accurately captured

• Develop, review, and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with aerospace standards

• Perform thorough planning reviews to ensure inspection and quality requirements are met

• Lead regular 5S audits to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations

• Provide on-call support when needed to address urgent quality issues and maintain production continuity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment

• Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and issue resolution

• Background in aerospace manufacturing or production environments

• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) processes

• Familiarity with nonconformance management systems

• Experience in quality inspection and production planning review/approval

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams

• Flexibility to provide on-call support as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP systems

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

• Proven track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiency

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial , you’re more than a contractor—you’re a valued contributor to meaningful work:

• Partner with a top-tier aviation leader delivering world-class aerospace solutions

• Be part of a quality-driven, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your expertise matters

• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and aerospace standards

• Expand your career with real-world experience in high-performance production systems

Ready to Drive Quality Excellence?

If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges, improving processes, and ensuring the highest standards in aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help deliver the precision and performance the aviation industry depends on.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $53.00 to $62.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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