Senior Quality Engineer

GeoLogics Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Datrose is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for a 6-month contract in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on leading defect resolution, RCCA, and continuous quality improvement within aerospace/defense manufacturing contexts.

The contractor position requires deep experience in quality systems, GD&T, PFMEA, and data-driven problem solving, with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field is required.
• 10+ years of work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 5 years in a quality engineering role, preferably in aerospace/defense/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead defects identification and resolution across cross-functional teams.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate RCCA activities, including 5-Why investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct internal process audits and support PFMEA reviews.

Skills

Quality metrics

Root Cause Analysis

Measurement System Analysis

Continuous improvement

PFMEA

GD&T

CARs management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Senior Quality Engineer Louisville,KY Posted:6/12/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 16036 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Contractor
Role: Senior Quality Engineer Client:DOD-Aerospace Location: Louisville, Kentucky Duration: 6-month contract Hourly Rate: up to$57/hr (W2, non-benefited) You must be a US Citizen to apply. Position Description:

• The Senior Quality Engineer plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing and engineering actions and supporting tiered management systems.
• The Senior QE will lead efforts in pull focuses on identifying and resolving defects, analyzing trends, managing corrective m improvement across cross-functional teams.

Required Skills:

• Analyze quality metrics and trends; provide data-driven insights to support continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve product and process defects through robust Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), including countermeasure sheets and 5-Whys.
• Interact and communicate with operators to confirm and reinforce quality requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Perform and support containment activities in response to quality issues.
• Conduct and support internal process audits.
• Manage work packages and support Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Respond to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities.
• Review technical documents and contractual quality requirements.
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) skills to ensure design integrity.
• Detect and help define counterfeit part controls.
• Support and maintain Basis of Estimate (BOE) development for scope planning.
• Drive ROI-focused initiatives and continuous quality improvements.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
• 10+ years work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in a quality engineering role, preferably in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.