Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Drive Quality. Power Innovation. Elevate Aviation. Quality Assurance Engineer

• Be the Standard Behind the Sky PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation innovator to bring on a Quality Assurance Engineer in Clearwater, FL.

In this high-impact role, you will help ensure mission-critical aerospace components meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance-directly contributing to programs that shape the future of flight. Your Impact As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and data analytics-ensuring product excellence while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and teams. Your work will directly influence product integrity across multiple sites and programs. What You'll Do You'll play a vital role in production quality and system optimization, including:

• Applying quality principles across production control, design validation, and engineering workflows
• Partnering with Quality Program Managers, production teams, and cross-site stakeholders to improve processes
• Leading root-cause investigations, analyzing defects, and implementing corrective/preventative actions
• Designing and refining inspection processes and testing systems to streamline quality operations
• Supporting production quality for components such as CCAs, cables, and box assemblies
• Driving alignment across multi-site programs and partner locations
• Utilizing Tableau dashboards and predictive analytics to track performance and identify trends
• Supporting automation and AI-driven inspection solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and locations
• Experience with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality standards
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and quality engineering systems
• Familiarity with hardware integration, testing, and engineering requirements
• Comfortable working on the production floor Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent problem-solving expertise
• Background with CCAs, cable assemblies, and box-level components
• Knowledge of IPC and J-STD standards
• Experience in additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping
• Audit experience and ability to produce quality audit reports Why Join Us At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll find more than a role-you'll find purpose and growth.

• Cutting-Edge Innovation :

  Work with advanced technologies, including AI-driven inspection and predictive analytics

• Aviation Excellence :

  Contribute to high-impact aerospace programs with industry leaders

• Collaborative Culture :

  Thrive in an environment that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and innovation

• Professional Growth :

  Expand your skills across diverse manufacturing and quality systems

• Flexible Work Schedule :

  Enjoy a 4/10 first-shift schedule (Monday-Thursday) for improved work-life balance

• Competitive Pay :

  $40.00
• $55.00/hour Assignment Details

• Duration :

  12-month assignment

• Location :

  Clearwater, FL

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Shift :

First Shift (Monday-Thursday, 4/10 schedule) Ready to Raise the Bar? Apply Today If you are driven by precision, powered by analytics, and ready to make a measurable impact in aerospace quality, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details:

$40.00 to $55.00 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

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