Quality Assurance Analyst

About the role

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to hire a Quality Assurance Analyst. This role supports the Boston, MA area and plays a crucial part in ensuring that critical aviation products and processes meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections at supplier locations to verify product conformity and compliance requirements.
• Validate and implement containment actions that protect production flow and reduce operational disruptions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate traceability and documentation of non-conformances.
• Support adherence to regulatory quality standards and requirements, including FAA, TCCA, and related quality systems.
• Identify potential quality risks early and proactively escalate concerns to key stakeholders.
• Compile, analyze, and track quality data and program metrics.
• Prepare monthly reports and quality performance summaries.
• Maintain quality documentation, policies, procedures, and project-related records.
• Support benchmarking activities and documentation mapping efforts.
• Cook up and deliver quality-related training programs and materials.
• Coordinate and support initiatives related to: Supplier Quality Management (SQM), Auditing, PMA and related quality activities.
• Develop presentations and training content for various audiences across the organization.
• Support special projects and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen processes, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Typically 3+ years of experience in a technical or quality-related field, including areas such as: Quality Assurance, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Technology Support, Process Improvement, Website Development or similar analytical environments.
• Proficiency in data compilation, analysis, and program tracking.
• Advanced reporting skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Experience with policy and procedure development and maintenance.
• Knowledge of benchmarking methodologies and documentation mapping.
• Understanding of regulatory quality systems and compliance standards, including: FAA, TCCA, and other applicable aviation quality requirements.
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance methodologies, interpretation techniques, and quality system processes.
• Strong presentation and training delivery skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, quality teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries.
• Background in supplier quality management and auditing processes.
• Experience facilitating quality training programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of industry best practices for quality management systems and compliance reporting.

Skills

• Data compilation, analysis, and program tracking.
• Advanced reporting skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Policy and procedure development and maintenance.
• Benchmarking methodologies and documentation mapping.
• Understanding of regulatory quality systems and compliance standards.
• Quality Assurance methodologies, interpretation techniques, and quality system processes.
• Communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• EAP program.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401K plan.

Pay

$1.00 per hour

Schedule

Remote Opportunity

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply