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Quality Assurance Engineer

PDS Defense • Clearwater, FL • 1h ago

Engineering

Quality Assurance Engineer Clearwater, FL Posted: 8/5/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

224546

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer, in Clearwater, FL. Job ID#224546

Job Description:

Apply quality principles in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products.

Perform technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures.

Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.

Engage in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.

Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements.

Develop strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity.

Evaluate quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conduct product quality tests, perform statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Engage in the supplier selection process and certification programs.

Leverage Tableau dashboards and predictive analytics to monitor production metrics and identify trends for actionable next steps.

Responsible for supplier evaluation, verification of special processes, supplier oversight including development and execution of return-to-green plans.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor s degree from an accredited college, preferably in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline and 5 years of related experience.

Knowledgeable in surveillance of AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management Systems and experience with AS9102 first article inspections or APQP

Technical experience with mechanical and/or electrical products, including manufacturing processes, interpretation of technical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and military and industry specifications.

Experience with Supplier Quality and/or Quality Engineering principles, including nonconformance dispositions, failure analysis, and driving systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.

Understanding of basic manufacturing requirements and quality engineering systems.

Strong communication skills adept at collaborating across sites and program teams.

Desired Skills

Experience supporting supplier selection, contract reviews, readiness reviews and performing risk analyses.

Experience and familiarity with machining and manufacturing practices.

Tableau and other data visualization platforms for quality tracking.

Certifications like Lean Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving methods or CQE, CSQP or CMQ/OE certification.

Experience with commodities such as CCAs, cabling assemblies, and box-level components.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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