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PDS · 10 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer

Goleta, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$65/hr - $65/hr

7+ years exp

PDS is a leading aerospace engineering team developing advanced satellite mechanisms and spaceflight hardware. This role focuses on ensuring product quality across complex aerospace programs through strong program quality leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.

ComputerInformation TechnologySoftwareStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Bev Whitcomb Berry

Responsibilities

Lead program quality assurance for aerospace hardware and manufacturing programs

Develop and implement quality plans aligned with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards

Perform root cause analysis (RCA), corrective action (CAPA), and failure investigations

Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Support internal/external audits and regulatory compliance activities

Interface with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers

Qualification

Quality Engineering experienceAS9100 knowledgeISO9001 knowledgeRCA tools experienceAerospace manufacturing experienceCross-functional communicationCQE certificationAdvanced degreeAerospace assembliesSpaceflight hardware

Required

7+ years Quality Engineering experience

Aerospace, space, satellite, or high-reliability manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, quality systems, and auditing

Experience with RCA tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.)

Strong cross-functional communication skills

Preferred

CQE or similar certification

Advanced degree

Experience with aerospace assemblies or spaceflight hardware

Company

PDS

PDS is one of the leading Aerospace, Information Technology (IT) & Engineering consulting firms in the Western United States.

Founded in 1987

Arvada, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees

http://pdsinc.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Thomas Sweetman

President & Chief Executive Officer

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