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Launch Your Quality Engineering Career in Aerospace Excellence 

Location: Tulsa, OK | Pay Rate: $37.42/hour | Schedule: 1st Shift (5am - 3:30pm) 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to find a driven and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer (Entry Level) ready to make an immediate impact. If you’re passionate about aviation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to help ensure safe, compliant, and world-class aerospace products reach customers around the globe. 

Role Summary 

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will provide technical support in investigating known quality issues under the guidance of a senior QAE. You’ll play a critical role in identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions using the 8D methodology, and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

Your work directly contributes to delivering safe, conforming, and high-quality aerospace products—supporting operational excellence and customer satisfaction at every level. 

What You’ll Do 

Quality Investigations & Compliance 

• Conduct investigations on quality issues following department procedures and work instructions 

• Determine root cause and corrective actions using the 8D methodology 

• Ensure corrective actions are validated and compliant with regulatory standards 

• Promote and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities 

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration 

• Identify and complete process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, inspection, and other departments 

• Promote and support a continuous improvement culture 

• Support operating priorities defined by Quality leadership 

Operational Excellence 

• Maintain a FOD-free (Foreign Object Debris) environment 

• Execute and help develop company policies and procedures 

• Maintain high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction 

• Perform additional duties as assigned 

 Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aviation Sciences, Quality Systems, or a related technical field 
  OR an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Entry-level experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills 

• Proficient computer skills 

• Ability to learn manufacturing processes (Assembly, Machining, Special Processes, Inspection, etc.) 

Alternative Qualification Path: 

• An Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License combined with 4 years of related experience (in addition to required experience) may be used in lieu of a degree 

Preferred Qualifications 

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification 

• Experience as an FAA-recognized airworthiness designee 

• Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies 

Why Join Through PDS Tech Commercial? 

By joining PDS Tech Commercial, you gain access to opportunities with top aerospace organizations, competitive compensation, and the chance to build your career in one of the most innovative and safety-driven industries in the world. 

Ready for Takeoff? 

If you’re ready to launch your quality engineering career and help shape the future of aerospace safety and excellence, apply today. 

Your expertise could be the difference that ensures the highest standards in aerospace performance and reliability. 

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Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

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