Company OverviewFor 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier provider of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries worldwide to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.Job DescriptionWe're actively seeking a remote Quality Engineer to do DTS PFMEA reviews. This is a 4-10 week contract position. The role is part time, doing as-needed work 15-35 hour work weeks. We are looking for associates with strong experience in the aerospace industry who is okay with as-needed work.Keep ResponsibilitiesPFMEA and PPAP reviewsAssess completeness and technical accuracy of:Failure modes and failure mechanismsCause-effect relationships tied to process stepsEvaluate:Severity, Occurrence, Detection rankingsRisk prioritization methodology (RPN or equivalent)Challenge robustness of:Preventive vs. detection controlsVerify alignment with:Actual manufacturing process flowKnown risks identified during assessments (RCR, commodity review, FAI)Ensure full linkage between PFMEA and Control PlanEvaluate:Control methods (error-proofing, SPC, inspection)Reaction plans for out-of-spec (OOS) conditionsConfirm:Coverage of critical characteristicsAdequacy of inspection frequency and methodsReview statistical capability studies (Cp, Cpk)Validate:Data integrity and collection methodologySample size and statistical relevanceProcess stability (variation analysis)Confirm readiness against thresholds (e.g., Cpk ≥ 1.33)Develop structured engineering review reports including:Gap assessment (Critical / Major / Minor)Risk implicationsRecommended corrective actionsProvide clear DTS readiness recommendationRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent)7+ years in:Aerospace, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environmentsSupplier quality or process engineeringStrong experience with:PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAPStatistical analysis and process capabilityDeep understanding of:Failure mechanisms and risk analysisManufacturing processes (machining, forming, assembly)Strong knowledge of:AS9100 / ISO 9001 / GMP (as applicable)AIAG Core Tools (PFMEA, MSA, SPC)Ability to interpret:Engineering drawings and specificationsInspection and test dataCritical thinking and technical rigorAbility to challenge supplier assumptions constructivelyStrong written communication (client-facing reports)Detail-oriented with systems-level thinkingCompensation$70 - $70 an hourAdditional Requirements / NotesSQA 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.Must be ITAR compliant and undergo a background check.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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