JOB TITLE: Senior Supply Chain Quality Engineer - DEFENSE 
LOCATION: Sunnyvale, CA
PAY RATE: $48/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 (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required (Interim Secret must be obtained prior to start).

• 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.

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: 

• Apply quality principles throughout design, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.

• Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and designs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and compliance.

• Lead product failure investigations and material review board (MRB) activities.

• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that meet reliability and regulatory standards.

• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes to ensure product compliance.

• Conduct statistical analysis to identify and address quality issues.

• Develop systems and strategies to enhance supplier and internal performance.

• Support supplier selection and maintain certification and audit programs.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance required (Interim Secret must be obtained prior to start)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay or SAP systems

• Experience in Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Experience with Supply Chain Quality Engineering

• Skilled in defect resolution through root cause and corrective action implementation

• Quality MRB certification

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

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

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

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.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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