Aerospace Quality Engineer - CI Lead

DSJ Global

Auburn (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturer in California. You will lead quality initiatives across manufacturing and engineering to ensure compliance and reliability of highly engineered components.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with suppliers and customers in a regulated environment. A minimum of 5 years in aerospace quality is required, with experience in APQP/AS9145 preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
  • Experience with APQP, AS9145, or similar product quality planning methodologies
  • U.S. Person status required due to the nature of the products and programs supported

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key quality resource supporting manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers
  • Lead investigations into product and process issues while driving long-term corrective actions
  • Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and consistency
  • Support audits, qualification efforts, and quality system initiatives within a regulated aerospace environment
  • Review manufacturing and engineering changes to ensure quality requirements are maintained
  • Drive continuous improvement projects using data, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques

Skills

Quality engineering
APQP
AS9145
Lean manufacturing
Minitab
Process capability
Mistake-proofing
Structured problem solving
Statistical analysis
ASQ Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline

Tools

APQP
AS9145
Minitab

Job description

DSJ Global seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturer in California. You will lead quality initiatives across manufacturing and engineering to ensure compliance and reliability of highly engineered components.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with suppliers and customers in a regulated environment. A minimum of 5 years in aerospace quality is required, with experience in APQP/AS9145 preferred.

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