JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $60/hour
We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!
Job Details:
Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide
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:
Integrate quality assurance into all phases of manufacturing and assembly, ensuring compliance with engineering specs and regulatory standards.
Lead MRB (Material Review Board) activities: disposition nonconforming materials, coordinate rework plans, and drive timely resolutions.
Conduct hands-on quality surveillance on the shop floor, supporting real-time inspection and process verification.
Perform Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, DMAIC methodologies.
Drive reduction of scrap, rework, and repair (SRR) costs through process improvements and quality controls.
Facilitate Corrective Action Board (CAB) reviews and implement CAPA across manufacturing and supply chain.
Develop/refine MES (Manufacturing Execution System) workflows to track nonconformances and corrective actions.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on PFMEAs and Control Plans aligned with aerospace standards.
Lead First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102, ensuring process qualification and repeatability.
Partner with production teams to improve standard work instructions, documentation, and operator training.
Provide expertise in composite fabrication, assembly integration, and aerospace hardware inspection.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
MUST HAVE AVIATION / AIRCRAFT / AEROSPACE BACKGROUND
5+ years in aerospace manufacturing quality engineering
Experience with composites, bonded assemblies, or metallic fabrication
Skilled in FAI, PFMEA, and process capability analysis
Strong experience with MRB processing, including nonconformance documentation and RCCA
Proven support of production floor quality activities: inspections, audits, compliance
Proficient in reading engineering drawings, 3D models, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Expertise in RCCA methods: 8D, CAPA, DMAIC
Familiar with MES and QMS in a production setting
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
Experience with CMM, laser scanning, or NDT (non-destructive testing)
Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing experience
ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, or equivalent)
About Us:
The Structures Company is a leading aerospace staffing agency, providing top-tier talent to major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements in engineering, production, IT, maintenance, and support roles.
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR regulations: A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Keywords: Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Maintenance, Aircraft Design
Take your aerospace career to new heights-apply today!
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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
