• Quality Engineer 3

    PDS Defense (Hazelwood, MO)


    Engineering

    **Quality Engineer 3** Hazelwood, MO Posted: 1/16/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    215042

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    26

    Shift:

    1

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer 3, in Hazelwood, MO. Job ID#215042

    Job Description:

    Represents Quality function on team activities to integrate contractual and Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation. Provides Quality interpretation of requirements. Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans for small programs to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements. Conducts capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities. Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs. Performs analysis, tests and process audits to ensure manufacturing and test readiness. Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances. Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions. Recommends corrective actions to address non-conformances. Performs benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved. Works under general direction.

    Position Overview:

    We are looking for an Experienced Quality Engineer, with expertise in airplane subsystems, production readiness and fabrication. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient production of our world-class aerospace products, including advanced platforms for our Fighter Jet programs.

    This position requires a Bachelor's degree in one of the following relevant fields of study:

    • Engineering

    • Computer Science

    • Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology)

    • Mathematics

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Represents Quality function on team activities to integrate contractual and Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation.

    • Provides Quality interpretation of requirements.

    • Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans for small programs to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.

    • Conducts capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities.

    • Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.

    • Performs analysis, tests and process audits to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.

    • Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.

    • Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.

    • Recommends corrective actions to address non-conformances.

    • Performs benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved. Works under general direction

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

    o Engineering

    o Computer Science

    o Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology)

    o Mathematics

    o Physics

    o Chemistry

    • 1+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

    • 3+ years of experience performing data analysis

    • 1+ years of experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) and Corrective Action

    • 1+ years of experience with quality systems (e.g., International Organization for Standardization (ISO9001), Aerospace Standard (AS9100), etc.)

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Aerospace experience

    • Experience in First Article Inspection

     

    Education / Experience:** **·

    Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

    o Engineering

    o Computer Science

    o Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology)

    o Mathematics

    o Physics

    o Chemistry

     

    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

     

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

     

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    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