Quality Engineer

About SQA Services

For 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.

About the Role

We're actively seeking a remote Quality Engineer for to do DTS PFMEA reivews. 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.

Responsibilities

• PFMEA and PPAP reviews
• Assess completeness and technical accuracy of:
  • Failure modes and failure mechanisms
  • Cause-effect relationships tied to process steps
• Evaluate:
  • Severity, Occurrence, Detection rankings
  • Risk prioritization methodology (RPN or equivalent)
• Challenge robustness of:
  • Preventive vs. detection controls
• Verify alignment with:
  • Actual manufacturing process flow
  • Known risks identified during assessments (RCR, commodity review, FAI)
• Ensure full linkage between PFMEA and Control Plan
• Evaluate:
  • Control methods (error-proofing, SPC, inspection)
  • Reaction plans for out-of-spec (OOS) conditions
• Confirm:
  • Coverage of critical characteristics
  • Adequacy of inspection frequency and methods
• Review statistical capability studies (Cp, Cpk)
• Validate:
  • Data integrity and collection methodology
  • Sample size and statistical relevance
  • Process stability (variation analysis)
• Confirm readiness against thresholds (e.g., Cpk ≥ 1.33)
• Develop structured engineering review reports including:
  • Gap assessment (Critical / Major / Minor)
  • Risk implications
  • Recommended corrective actions
• Provide clear DTS readiness recommendation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent)
• 7+ years in:
  • Aerospace, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Supplier quality or process engineering
• Strong experience with:
  • PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP
  • Statistical analysis and process capability
• Deep understanding of:
  • Failure mechanisms and risk analysis
  • Manufacturing 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 specifications
  • Inspection and test data
• Critical thinking and technical rigor
• Ability to challenge supplier assumptions constructively
• Strong written communication (client-facing reports)
• Detail-oriented with systems-level thinking
• Must be ITAR compliant and undergo a background check.