Quality Engineer (Mesa)

JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer

LOCATION: Mesa, AZ

PAY RATE: $65/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 (Long Term)
• 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.

Summary:

• Serves as the manufacturing quality Subject Matter Expert (SME) for composite and metallic part fabrication, assembly, and integration of spacecraft and aircraft.
• Performs root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for nonconformances and leads investigations to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Leads and manages the Non-Conformance (NCR) process including defect evaluation, engineering collaboration, and accurate dispositioning (use-as-is, rework, repair, scrap).
• Reviews manufacturing work instructions (MWIs) to ensure compliance to processes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conducts and oversees First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 and verifies compliance with all requirements.
• Performs detailed engineering drawing reviews for manufacturability, tolerance stack-ups, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) accuracy.
• Applies expert-level GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to validate design intent and dimensional requirements.
• Develops and implements in-process inspection criteria, test plans, and quality control checkpoints for spacecraft assembly.
• Reviews and approves MWIs, inspection plans, and tooling documentation from a quality perspective.
• Collaborates with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and production readiness of spacecraft and aircraft components.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing quality engineering experience in aerospace, with significant assembly experience in spacecraft or aircraft.
• SME-level expertise in composite fabrication and metallic manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience with First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Experience reviewing and approving Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs) and tooling documentation.
• Strong working knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Extensive experience in NCR dispositioning and Material Review Board (MRB) decision-making.
• Leadership experience in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, and CAB processes.
• Preferred: Spacecraft manufacturing or launch vehicle integration experience, Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification, and hands-on experience with CMMs and metrology systems.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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