Quality Analyst

PDS Tech Commercial; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, a leader in aerospace, seeks an Operations Quality Analyst in Tucson, AZ. You will strengthen QMS, prevent defects, and drive continuous improvement, collaborating with Quality Engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and leadership to meet aerospace standards.

You’ll lead initiatives in Quality Planning & Prevention, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement, with audits, data analysis, and clear reporting driving safer, higher-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent + 4-6 years quality/manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of quality tools, AS/ISO and IPC standards, and QMS.
• Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and 8D methods.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset: Lean Kaizen and Six Sigma.
• Experience capturing data, analyzing trends, and producing reports.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives across Quality Planning & Prevention, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement.
• Support QMS implementation, interpretation, and revisions.
• Identify root causes with Quality Engineers and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop, monitor, and execute Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Conduct internal audits, prepare audit reports, and issue CARs.
• Track audits and improvement actions across processes, products, and suppliers.
• Maintain quality documentation and work instructions.
• Analyze KPIs, report trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement to add value for business, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Quality tools

FMEA

SPC

8D

Lean Kaizen

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AS/ISO standards

IPC standards

Job description

Shape the Future of Aerospace Quality as an Operations Quality Analyst

Location: Tucson, AZ | Payrate: $30 - $35/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 7am to 3:30pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to find an experienced Operations Quality Analyst who is ready to make a measurable impact on quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.

As a Quality Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening Quality Management Systems, preventing defects, resolving root causes, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with Quality Engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and leadership to help ensure products and processes meet rigorous aerospace quality and compliance standards.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll help lead quality initiatives across three key areas: Quality Planning & Prevention, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Support the implementation, interpretation, and revision of the site Quality Management System (QMS).
• Partner with Quality Engineers to identify root causes, develop corrective and preventive actions, and manage Corrective Action Responses (CARs).
• Help develop, monitor, and execute Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Conduct internal audits of products and processes, prepare formal audit reports, and issue internal CARs when needed.
• Track audits and improvement actions across processes, systems, products, and suppliers, with a focus on safety, compliance, and ISO standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation for quality procedures, workmanship standards, and work instructions.
• Analyze and report internal factory and external customer quality KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that create value for the business, customers, and suppliers.
• Expand product knowledge and quality capabilities through designated training programs.
• Support leadership-directed assignments and contribute to the deployment of broader quality strategies.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4-6 years of relevant quality or manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of quality tools, AS/ISO and IPC standards, and Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and quality methodologies such as FMEA, SPC, and 8D.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement principles, including Lean Kaizen and Six Sigma.
• Experience using software applications to capture data, analyze trends, and develop clear, actionable reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Business-minded approach with an understanding of how operational decisions affect profitability, product quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing internal process and product audits.
• Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
• Aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or highly regulated-industry experience.
• Experience working directly with Quality Engineers, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional manufacturing teams.

Ready to turn your quality expertise into aerospace impact?

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 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

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

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