About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aerospace Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will join a Confidential Client’s aerospace manufacturing team as a Quality Engineer supporting product quality, inspection, customer returns, and continuous improvement.

• Investigate customer-returned products and identify root causes
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
• Review and process customer RMAs
• Supervise a team of 6 final inspectors and oversee final inspection operations
• Represent Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB)
• Support AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Participate in internal and external quality audits
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce manufacturing defects
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production to resolve quality issues

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• Aerospace manufacturing internship experience (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with AS9102 FAI, MRB processes, CAPA and RMA handling (preferred)

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Workplace & Location

This is a fully onsite, Contract-to-Hire position based in Glendale, AZ. The role will be performed in an aerospace manufacturing facility with a mix of production-floor and office-based tasks. Candidates must be able to work on-site in Glendale, AZ.

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Individual pay offered within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract-to-hire role may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) retirement plan; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA options; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off (subject to eligibility and plan terms)

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Employment Type & Important Dates

• Employment type: Contract to Hire (CONTRACTOR)
• Application deadline (as posted): Oct 22, 2026

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About the Confidential Client

The Confidential Client is a specialized provider in Aerospace Manufacturing focused on delivering engineering and manufacturing solutions for aviation and space applications. They partner with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards and accelerate product delivery in regulated aerospace environments.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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