Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL 32826
Pay Rate: $45.00-55.00/hour
Shift: 1st
Employment Type: Full Time, W2/Direct or W2/Contract

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Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing / Quality Engineer to support production, process improvement, and quality execution for complex aerospace and defense hardware. This role is highly shop floor-focused, partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality production.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in MRB, nonconformance disposition, and root cause/corrective action within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
*Support all phases of product realization across manufacturing and quality functions
*Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and build plans
*Participate in MRB activities, including nonconformance disposition and corrective actions
*Perform root cause analysis (RCCA/CAPA) and drive issues to closure
*Support incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure product conformance
*Ensure compliance with AS9100 / ISO 9001 and customer requirements
*Conduct process audits and support continuous improvement initiatives
*Collaborate with production teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues
*Support documentation, reporting, and training as needed

Required Qualifications
*Bachelor"s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
*5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or hybrid ME/QE roles
*Aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing experience
*Strong knowledge of: Engineering drawings and BOMs, Manufacturing and inspection processes, MRB and nonconformance disposition, Root cause and corrective action methodologies
*Working knowledge of ISO 9001 (AS9100 preferred)
*Hands-on experience supporting shop floor operations
*Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
*U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work

Preferred Qualifications
*ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CSQP)
*Experience with military or space hardware
*Familiarity with aerospace standards (IPC, J-STD, etc.)
*Experience in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $45.00-55.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.