Aerospace Quality Engineer - Equity Eligible

FW ACQUISITION INC

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 114,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity package
Annual bonuses

Job summary

FW ACQUISITION INC is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the development, production, and delivery of unmanned aerial systems, ensuring products meet quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to monitor quality, investigate nonconformances, develop inspection plans, and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, root cause investigations (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D), MRB support, and scalable processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
  • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Experience with quality systems and cross-functional collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support production teams by ensuring assemblies meet drawings and workmanship standards.
  • Assist in developing inspection plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
  • Monitor production quality metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Investigate nonconforming material through NCR processes.
  • Support MRB activities including disposition and rework verification.
  • Participate in root cause investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
  • Assist with internal audits and process compliance.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation
Analytical problem-solving
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality systems understanding
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Inspection instruments

Job description

FW ACQUISITION INC is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the development, production, and delivery of unmanned aerial systems, ensuring products meet quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to monitor quality, investigate nonconformances, develop inspection plans, and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, root cause investigations (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D), MRB support, and scalable processes

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