Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

We are seeking a Level-3 Hardware Production Quality Engineer to join our Rotary Mission Systems business unit. This role is based in Oldsmar, FL, and involves working closely with Material Program Managers and Production Quality Program Managers to ensure product quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong in quality assurance responsibilities, quick adaptability to diverse product lines, and the ability to manage program risks and delivery schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify root causes and corrective actions to evaluate process and product performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Evaluate and disposition production nonconforming hardware, analyzing defect data for systemic issues and trends.
• Implement lessons learned and utilize new technologies to enhance quality operations.
• Provide inputs on product QA tasking for accurate labor estimates on ECPs and proposals.
• Participate in hardware change control boards as needed.
• Verify system compliance to requirements and present systems for customer acceptance.
• Support and execute strategies related to advanced manufacturing techniques, including Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, and Lean Manufacturing.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards.
• Proven audit experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with hardware engineering requirements, design, system integration, and test processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing and hardware engineering processes.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control in a production environment.
• U.S. citizenship due to program support requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with a related 4-year degree.
• Experience with DoD contracts.
• Lean/Six Sigma black or green belt certification.
• Knowledge of IPC 610/620 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience interfacing with Government Customer Representatives.
• Implementation experience with advanced manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
• Experience with predictive quality implementation.
• Surface-mount Technology (SMT) experience.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a dynamic environment where advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies are integral. You will be part of a team that emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation. Dress code and specific facility conditions will be communicated upon hiring.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oldsmar, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oldsmar,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.