Quality Engineer

Aleron; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Quality Engineer in Clearwater, FL, for a temp-to-direct opportunity in aviation and aerospace components manufacturing. You will ensure product quality and reliability, working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in QA, AS9100 familiarity, and strong attention to detail. Expect 40 hours per week on first shift, with compensation around $33.65-$38.50 per hour and ITAR compliance obligations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Review customer purchase orders and enter requirements into the client job system.
• Balloon prints, review specifications, and establish specifications and details needed.
• Monitor and verify quality documentation.
• Prepare and submit First Article Inspection Reports IAW AS9102.
• Disposition nonconforming product.
• Initiate corrective and preventive action.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Generate supplier corrective action requests.
• Collaborate with inspection, engineering, quality engineering, purchasing, and production to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Initiate and generate statistical process control on key characteristics.
• Conduct internal audits.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T reading

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Statistical process control

Discus software

First Article Reports (AS9102)

ERP systems (Jobboss)

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Clearwater, FL

Employment Type: Temp-to-direct

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Compensation: $33.65-$38.50 /hr.

Schedule: 40 hrs/Week. - (1st shift)

About the Opportunity

• As an experienced Quality Engineer at the client, you will play a vital role in guaranteeing the quality and reliability of our products.
• Your meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to upholding high standards will significantly contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding products to our customers.
• You will work collaboratively with cross functional teams to resolve quality related issues and identify opportunities for improvement.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Review customer purchase orders and enter requirements into the client job system.
• Balloon prints, review specifications, and establish specifications and details needed.
• Monitor and verify quality documentation.
• Prepare and submit First Article Inspection Reports IAW AS9102.
• Disposition nonconforming product.
• Initiate corrective and preventive action.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Generate supplier corrective action requests.
• Collaborate with inspection, engineering, quality engineering, purchasing, and production to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Initiate and generate statistical process control on key characteristics.
• Conduct internal audits.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance.

What Sets You Apart

• Associate Degree in Quality Engineering.
• Proficient use of software programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to accurately analyze data.
• Ability to read technical data and specifications.
• Experience with AS9100 or other quality management systems
• Good knowledge of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Reports
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Good blueprint reading, including GD&T.
• Mechanical inspection skills.
• Knowledge of special processes such as metal finishing and heat treating.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to quality assurance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Jobboss or other systems.
• Familiarity with DISCUS software.
• Designated Product Release Verification (DPRV) certification.
• Experience in a fast-paced job shop environment.
• Knowledge of special processes related to manufacturing.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.