Quality Assurance Engineer, Lead

JOB TITLE : Quality Assurance Engineer Lead

LOCATION : El Segundo CA

PAY RATE : $50-60 / hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Type: This contract runs in 3-month intervals renewing every 3 months if performance meets expectations. Strong performers may be considered for contract-to-hire opportunities.

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.

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?

Manage tasks and coordinate data collection in a lead capacity from cross‑functional teams. Maintain records for aircraft conformity quality documentation and certification reporting. Develop and manage inspection schedules for parts kits documentation and test articles to ensure regulatory compliance. Collaborate with product development teams to integrate design‑for‑quality principles into prototypes and pre‑production builds. Create and manage documentation including inspection criteria test plans DFMEA / PFMEA and risk assessments.

Participate in design reviews: PDR, CDR, Prototype Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Verification & Validation, Final Design Reviews. Coordinate with DARs and DERs to support inspections and certifications. Work with cross‑functional departments on non‑conforming material and Material Review Board meetings. Lead or assist with supplier qualification audits and development of receiving inspection criteria. Support FAA requests and audits under the VP of Certification and Sr.

Director Quality. Conduct internal and supplier audits (AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA standards), track findings and implement CAPAs. Monitor supplier quality performance and support supplier development programs. Develop quality metrics, analyze trends and drive continuous improvement across engineering and production. Train and guide teams on quality standards, processes and regulatory requirements. Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet FAA / EASA / DCMA / ISO- AS9100 and customer expectations.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)

5 years in quality assurance, supplier quality or conformity inspection in aerospace

Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and FAA regulations

4 years of experience working with regulatory agencies, registrars or customers

4 years of experience reviewing installation, assembly and electrical drawings; participating in design reviews

Experience with FAA‑approved DMIR, DAR and DER

Experience conducting audits, root‑cause analysis and corrective action planning

Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR)

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Experience in aerospace startups or fast‑paced development programs

Project or office management experience

ISO / AS9100 lead auditor

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in 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.

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.

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Employment Type:

Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1