Job Title: Quality Control Technician (Aerospace and Defense)

Pay Rate: $25.22 - $29.64 per hour

Location: El Segundo, CA 90245
Schedule: Full-time; Consultant (12 Months), Monday to Friday, 9x80 Schedule

This posting is reviewed daily by an experienced aerospace recruiter, not by AI.

Position Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to support aerospace and defense manufacturing operations by ensuring strict adherence to quality and regulatory standards. This role is critical in maintaining product integrity, compliance with industry specifications, and continuous improvement in quality control processes. The technician will work in a fast-paced environment, conducting rigorous inspections and analysis of materials and products to uphold stringent aerospace and defense standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive quality control testing on raw materials, packaging materials, and finished aerospace and defense components to verify conformance to strict industry standards and tolerance specifications.

Perform in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess chemical, mechanical, and physical properties of materials used in high-precision aerospace applications.

Certify and maintain testing instruments and calibration equipment to ensure precise measurement and compliance with aerospace quality requirements.

Prepare and analyze quality control reports and statistical data to monitor performance trends and identify areas for process improvement.

Review and validate production records, ensuring strict adherence to established quality assurance protocols, regulatory requirements, and defense industry specifications.

Investigate non-conformance issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to mitigate quality risks in aerospace manufacturing.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and compliance personnel, to proactively address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Proven experience in quality control, inspection, or testing in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Hands-on experience maintaining and operating precision test instruments and calibration equipment.

Ability to identify, document, and address quality defects with a strong understanding of root cause analysis methodologies.

Effective verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting and cross-department collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Prior experience working within FAA, AS9100, or ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven quality improvement techniques.

Experience reviewing and analyzing production documentation for regulatory and procedural compliance.

Knowledge of non-conformance testing methods, aerospace material testing, and failure analysis processes.

Prior military service, particularly in roles related to quality assurance, maintenance, or aerospace operations.

Prior Aerospace, Defense, or Aviation experience, studies, or projects.

About Our Team:

At PDS Tech, we connect skilled professionals with leading organizations in the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries. Our positions offer dynamic, hands-on roles in cutting-edge environments, providing opportunities to contribute to mission-critical quality and compliance processes that shape the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing.

This posting is reviewed daily by an experienced aerospace recruiter, not by AI.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and short-term disability

401K plan and commuter benefits

Paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave (where applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

PDS Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment, including:

California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable security clearance requirements.

Pay Details: $25.22 to $29.64 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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 ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance