Senior Quality / Data Analysis Engineer This is 6-month assignment in Jamestown, North Dakota FlexTrades has paid travel time, paid lodging, and per diem. Pay: $60 - 65/hr plus guaranteed 10 hrs OT pay each week (overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate) Job description: This is not a pure analyst role. We’re looking for a hands-on quality engineer who understands machining processes and can translate CMM data into actionable improvements. FlexTrades is seeking a Senior Quality / Data Analysis Engineer who blends aerospace manufacturing expertise with advanced data analysis skills to reduce scrap and improve producibility in complex CMM machining operations. About Us FlexTrades is a premier traveling workforce solutions provider helping manufacturers nationwide overcome production shortfalls, skills gaps, and tight deadlines. Since 2004, we’ve deployed skilled tradespeople and engineers to top companies in industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and more. At FlexTrades, technicians earn competitive pay, build new skills, and gain hands-on experience while working in world-class facilities across the country. We handle travel and logistics so you can focus on your craft, your growth, and work that truly matters. Key Responsibilities
Analyze CMM inspection data to identify trends, variation, and root causes
Use advanced Excel (expert level) to build dashboards tracking feature performance across part families
Apply SPC and statistical methods to evaluate process capability and drive improvements
Partner with Manufacturing, NC Programming, and Quality teams to reduce scrap and rework
Assess producibility and tolerance opportunities for machined aerospace components
Translate data insights into real shop-floor improvements
Required Qualifications
Senior-level Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of GD&T and tight-tolerance machining, preferably in aerospace or similarly regulated industries.
Deep understanding of SPC / statistical analysis / dimensional data interpretation
Ability to connect data + Support CAPA activities - root cause - process improvement
Familiarity with AS9100 environment (certification administration not required).
Scrap reduction experience is nice to have
Pay and Benefits:
Pay: $60 - 65 per hour
Guaranteed 50 hrs each week. Overtime pay is over 40 hrs & paid at time and a half
Access to a full suite of benefits
Travel Pay to and from the project
Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
Per diem ($45/day)
Must meet drug test requirements
Job Type: Contract
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