Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Type: Contract-to-Hire / Direct Hire
Overview:
Responsible for developing and maintaining quality standards, driving process improvements, and ensuring product and manufacturing quality. Works closely with manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain quality systems, inspection plans, and standards
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D methodology)
- Monitor quality performance using statistical analysis and SPC tools
- Handle non-conformances, MRB activities, and failure investigations
- Collaborate with manufacturing and represent Quality in daily production meetings
- Interface with customers and suppliers; manage quality issues and audits
- Support product development, process improvements, and compliance requirements
- Prepare reports, training materials, and quality documentation
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of quality engineering experience (manufacturing exposure required)
- Experience in customer-facing roles and handling escalations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with statistical tools, inspection methods, and quality systems
- Ability to write/revise processes and identify non-compliance
Preferred:
- Aerospace industry experience
- ASQ certification
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Key Traits:
Proactive, detail-oriented, strong communicator, and confident in challenging processes for improvement
