Location: Medford, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract (12 Months Interim – May Be Extended)
Schedule: Monday–Friday 40 Hours per Week (Flexible hours, OT as needed, no weekends)
Pay Rate: $37.99 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Quality Engineer who will play a key role in ensuring product integrity, process excellence, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to manage non-conformances, analyze quality data, and drive proactive solutions that prevent defects before they occur. Your work will directly impact product reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

• Manage and resolve non-conformance issues across manufacturing operations

• Evaluate, analyze, and visualize quality performance data, including First Pass Yield (FPY)

• Advise production teams on quality best practices during line setup and optimization

• Coordinate and facilitate resolution of production-related quality issues

• Serve as a key interface between Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams

• Support and strategically develop inspection procedures within the value stream

• Contribute to development projects focused on error prevention and risk reduction

• Coordinate and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Implement and maintain Collins-specific quality processes

• Assist the Quality Manager with regular evaluation and maintenance of the quality management system

• Diploma or University Degree in Applied Sciences or a technical field

• Master Technician, Graduate Engineer, or equivalent technical background

• Experience and formal training in Quality disciplines

• Professional experience in manufacturing environments, preferably aerospace

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  
  This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

• Experience working in regulated or aerospace manufacturing environments

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present quality data

• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence process improvements

• Work with a respected aerospace industry leader on high-impact programs

• Competitive hourly pay with flexible weekday scheduling

• Gain valuable experience in advanced manufacturing and quality systems

• Collaborative, quality-driven culture focused on continuous improvement

• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and business needs

If you’re a Quality professional who thrives in manufacturing environments and is passionate about driving excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace quality with PDS Tech Commercial.

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