--- title: 'Quality Engineer (AS9100 Aerospace) at SQA Services' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/quality-engineer-as9100-aerospace-sqa-services-garden-city-4y5a4gzbzf8d' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-05' --- # Quality Engineer (AS9100 Aerospace) at SQA Services - **Company:** SQA Services - **Location:** Garden City, NY - **Compensation:** $60–$70/hr - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sqaservices/bcafdaa8-df35-43d6-9f8f-3c87ddd5ffda ## Job description The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products, processes, and quality management system activities comply with customer, regulatory, and aerospace industry requirements, including AS9100, customer-specific requirements, FAA regulations (as applicable), and internal quality standards. This role drives continuous improvement, supports manufacturing and supplier quality initiatives, performs root cause analysis, and ensures the delivery of conforming aerospace products that meet safety, reliability, and performance expectations. Key Responsibilities: Quality Management System - Maintain compliance with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements. - Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits. - Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality procedures, work instructions, and process controls. Manufacturing Quality Support - Review manufacturing processes for compliance with engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. - Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and quality standards. - Support First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements. - Evaluate nonconforming material and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities. - Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for defect reduction and process improvement. Corrective and Preventive Actions - Lead investigations of nonconformances, customer complaints, and internal quality issues. - Utilize root cause analysis methodologies including: - 8D - 5 Why - Fishbone (Ishikawa) - FMEA - Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). - Track effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure timely closure. Supplier Quality - Support supplier qualification and performance monitoring activities. - Review supplier corrective actions and verify effectiveness. - Participate in supplier audits and source inspections as required. - Analyze supplier quality data and drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers. Product and Process Validation - Support Process Validation and Process Capability studies. - Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R studies. - Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor manufacturing performance. - Ensure validation documentation meets customer and regulatory requirements. Customer Support - Act as quality representative during customer visits and audits. - Review customer quality requirements and ensure deployment throughout the organization. - Support customer investigations and corrective action responses. Continuous Improvement - Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality improvement projects. - Analyze quality metrics and identify trends. - Drive initiatives that improve product quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency Required Qualifications: Education - Bachelor’s degree in quality, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline. ## Experience - 3-7 years of quality engineering experience in an aerospace, aviation, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environment. - Experience working within an AS9100-certified organization. - Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements. - Experience conducting root cause investigations and corrective actions. Technical Skills - Working knowledge of: - AS9100 - AS9102 - ISO 9001 - FAA regulations (as applicable) - Customer aerospace quality requirements - Proficient with quality tools including: - FMEA - SPC - MSA - Control Plans - Process Capability Studies - APQP/PPAP concepts - Ability to interpret: - Engineering drawings - GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) - Specifications and technical standards - Experience with ERP and electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS). - Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel data analysis. Preferred Qualifications: - ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt - Aerospace manufacturing experience involving machining, assembly, welding, brazing, and special processes - Internal Auditor certification - Ability to apply AI-based tools and technologies, where appropriate, to support quality management activities, data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Competencies - Analytical thinking and problem solving - Attention to detail - Risk-based decision making - Effective communication and presentation skills - Project management capability - Team collaboration and leadership - Customer-focused mindset - Continuous improvement orientation ## Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Internal and external defect rates - Corrective action closure effectiveness - Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) - Customer complaint reduction - Audit findings and closure performance - First Pass Yield (FPY) - Supplier quality performance - On-time completion of quality initiatives Working Conditions - Combination of offices, laboratory, and manufacturing floor environments. - Frequent interaction with production personnel, suppliers, customers, and auditors. - Occasional travel for supplier audits, customer visits, and training. SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.​ This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Must be ITAR compliant. ## About SQA Services ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SQA Services provides global supplier quality assurance and inspection services to quality-critical industries, deploying a network of experts to manage supplier performance and product quality. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no recent funding disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Hawthorne, California, USA (based on job postings) - **Founded**: 1995 - **Founders**: Jim McKay and J. Michael McKay (father-and-son team) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Aerospace, Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, medical device, biologics), Automotive, Defense, Oil & Gas, and other quality-critical manufacturing sectors. - **Target customers**: B2B – primarily Fortune 500 companies and large manufacturers with complex, global supply chains. - **Mission/purpose**: To protect through quality – helping companies ensure that products are manufactured to specification, regardless of supplier location. ## Products & Services - **Supplier Quality Inspection & Auditing**: On-site source inspection, first article inspection (FAI), process audits, and quality engineering recovery programs. - **Program Management**: Dedicated Program Managers oversee end-to-end quality programs, providing visibility and accountability across multiple supplier sites. - **STEPQ (Digital Platform)**: A secure, cloud-based event management system that automates and reports on audits, CAPA, inspections, engineering, and quality agreements – giving clients real-time control over supplier quality performance. - **Large-Scale Remediation & Recovery**: Deployed teams for containment, supplier capability assessments, and rapid quality recovery (e.g., aerospace recovery team established 2023). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Over 30 years in business; operates in 90+ countries with hundreds of deployed quality experts. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed (client base includes global Fortune 500 companies) - **Growth Signals**: - Established a Large-Scale Aerospace Recovery Team in 2023. - Supported COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and distribution (2020-2021). - Launched a Global Biologics Gene and Cell Therapy audit platform (2021). - Expanded digital capabilities with STEPQ platform development. ## Competitive Advantages - **Global Network**: Hundreds of pre-vetted quality experts deployed across 90+ countries, enabling rapid, local support. - **30-Year Track Record**: Deep institutional knowledge in regulated industries (aerospace, life sciences) with certifications like CQA, PMP, Six Sigma. - **Proprietary Technology**: STEPQ platform provides unmatched visibility and control over supplier quality events, differentiating from pure staffing firms. - **Full Program Management**: Not just staffing – SQA manages entire programs with dedicated Program Managers, support teams, and infrastructure. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital Transformation**: Continued investment in STEPQ and digital tools to enhance operational visibility and collaboration. - **Life Sciences Expansion**: Growing capabilities in biologics, gene/cell therapy, and pharmaceutical quality auditing. - **Aerospace & Defense**: Leveraging recent large-scale recovery programs to deepen relationships in these sectors. - **Global Reach**: Maintaining a flexible, on-the-ground presence in key manufacturing regions to meet client needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes Trust, Respect, Accountability, Dedication, and Excellence. Recognized for business achievement and employment practices. - **Work Style**: Mostly on-site contract roles at client locations (aerospace hubs like Los Angeles, Wichita, Huntsville, etc.). Flexible scheduling – ability to select projects aligned with interests and skills. - **Professional Development**: Certification bodies (IRCA, ASQ) recognize SQA activity for recertification credits. Opportunities to work on leading-edge quality initiatives with Fortune 500 clients. - **Perks**: Referral program, job-specific equipment, photo-badges, and a supportive global infrastructure. - **Engineering Culture**: Focus on quality engineering, process improvement, and hands-on problem-solving in manufacturing environments. ## Sources 1. [SQA Services - Official Website](https://www.sqaservices.com/) 2. [SQA Services - Careers Page](https://www.sqaservices.com/company/careers/) 3. [SQA Services - History](https://www.sqaservices.com/company/history/) 4. [SQA Services - Leadership](https://www.sqaservices.com/company/leadership/) 5. 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