Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Aerospace / Space Hardware (Contract-to-Hire)Location: Goleta, CA (Onsite)Rate: Up to $65/hr6-month Contract-to-HireUS Citizen or US Person required (ITAR)Join a leading aerospace engineering team developing advanced satellite mechanisms, deployable structures, and spaceflight hardware. This role focuses on ensuring product quality across complex aerospace programs through strong program quality leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead program quality assurance for aerospace hardware and manufacturing programsDevelop and implement quality plans aligned with AS9100 and ISO9001 standardsPerform root cause analysis (RCA), corrective action (CAPA), and failure investigationsMonitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiativesSupport internal/external audits and regulatory compliance activitiesInterface with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customersRequired Qualifications7+ years Quality Engineering experienceAerospace, space, satellite, or high-reliability manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, quality systems, and auditingExperience with RCA tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.)Strong cross-functional communication skillsPreferredCQE or similar certificationAdvanced degreeExperience with aerospace assemblies or spaceflight hardware

Created: 2026-03-10