Quality Systems Specialist 3

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Quality Systems Specialist 3 Lemoore, CA Posted: 10/12/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226729

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist 3, in Lemoore, CA. Job ID#226729

Pay Rates: $45.00 - $56.00

We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing assurance of the Field Operations QMS and its related processes through active engagement with other functions supporting aircraft maintenance activities.

• Performs setup for specialized non-destructive Eddy current testing (ECT), and Mobile Automated Scanner System (MAUS) inspections utilizing test or measurement equipment to controlled standards.

• Performance of audits referenced by 4790.2 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) aviation maintenance programs.

• Supporting colleagues within other functions with development of processes / procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Pols/Pros.

• Perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA).

• Supporting Safety / Quality investigations (as directed by Lead / Manager).

• Non-Conformance Management and inputting data into software tools.

• Active participation within Continuous Improvement / Lean initiatives.

• Assist with metrics development supporting the wider Field Operations QMS.

• Attend required meetings and present associated metrics for review.

• Assists in the documentation of procedures for setting up test equipment.

• Analyzes routine test, inspection or statistical data to determine product and processes conformity Assists with standard corrective action recommendations.

• Documents and communicates standard test, analysis or measurement results.

• Reports potential adverse trends or anomalous results.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

*** This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A U.S. secret clearance required to start**

Required Skills:

• Certified NAS 410 Eddy current testing (ECT).

• An understanding and previous experience of AS9100 Quality Assurance Management system.

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Capable of traveling on an as needed basis (up to 25% of the time).

• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload.

• 5+ years of experience with NDT Quality Testing.

Preferred Skills:

• An AA degree in related NDT discipline and typically 5 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance.

• 5+ years' experience maintaining F/A-18E/F, Aircraft Logs, and Records Books IAW 4790.2.

• 5+ years' experience with COMNAVAIRINST 4790.2 Series quality assurance programs such as FOD and Tool Control.

• 5+ years of experience working with composites and non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.

• 5+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, engineering drawings and standard operating procedures.

• 5+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.

• 5+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft.

• Certified NAS 410 Mobile Automated Scanner System (MAUS).

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled