Quality Engineer - Aerospace/Defense, QMS Lead

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to lead QA/QE activities across a diverse product range, from machined and molded parts to wiring harnesses and electronics for military and commercial sectors. Responsibilities include training inspectors, partnering with engineering to ensure robust product quality planning, and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance.

Candidates should have hands-on manufacturing experience and strong GD&T knowledge; US citizenship is required

Qualifications

• AS or BS in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or applicable technical field is required.
• Minimum 5 years quality leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years overall quality experience.
• In-depth knowledge of quality and reliability methods for hardware and software in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with QT9 Quality Management Software (or similar) preferred.
• US citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and train inspectors in proper techniques and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering to build quality into new product development and inspection plans.
• Interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Improve and implement quality procedures leveraging proven methodologies.
• Perform dimensional inspections and generate inspection reports.
• Administer and maintain QMS software (e.g., QT9).
• Maintain documentation revision control across the organization.
• Inspect all incoming materials, hardware, components, and assemblies.
• Establish supplier quality assurance and proactive supplier risk management.
• Maintain quality records for traceability and respond to internal/external inquiries.
• Identify and disposition nonconforming products (NCPs).
• Evaluate returned merchandise (RMAs) and determine root cause.
• Maintain ISO 9001 certification and other required certifications.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality planning

Education

AS or BS in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or applicable technical field

Recognized quality certification program

Tools

QT9 Quality Management Software

Job description

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to lead QA/QE activities across a diverse product range, from machined and molded parts to wiring harnesses and electronics for military and commercial sectors. Responsibilities include training inspectors, partnering with engineering to ensure robust product quality planning, and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance.

Candidates should have hands-on manufacturing experience and strong GD&T knowledge; US citizenship is required