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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.

We're actively seeking a remote Quality Engineer for to do Dock to stock 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.

Keep 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

SQA 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.

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