Aerospace Quality Engineer: Lead Quality & Process Improvement

Pankl Aerospace Systems; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life insurance

HRA

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Safety gear reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Pankl Aerospace Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure all quality requirements for aerospace programs are monitored and controlled per customer specs, drawings, contracts, and company standards.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Inspection, and Supply Chain to drive quality performance, investigate issues, and support compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ANSI Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with MRB activities, corrective actions, and nonconformance management.
• Experience working within AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Knowledge of RCA, CAPA, RCCA, FMEA, SPC, and MSA methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Inspection, and Supply Chain to meet product quality requirements.
• Lead MRB activities and manage nonconformance processes.
• Review, disposition, and close NCRs.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and submit FAIRs and Delta FAIRs per requirements.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support audits by customers, regulators, and suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, AS13100, and customer requirements.
• Develop, analyze, and report quality metrics using SPC, MSA, and related tools.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement to boost quality and efficiency.
• Support customer quality communications and issue resolution.
• Develop quality procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Identify quality risks and lead improvement projects to reduce defects.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

CAPA

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pankl Aerospace Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure all quality requirements for aerospace programs are monitored and controlled per customer specs, drawings, contracts, and company standards.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Inspection, and Supply Chain to drive quality performance, investigate issues, and support compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.