Aerospace Quality Engineer - Precision CNC & NPD

True Position Technologies (TPT); Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HBD Industries is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the Valencia, CA manufacturing site. You will ensure aerospace components meet customer and internal quality requirements, supporting both NPD and production with quality planning, inspections, and process validation.

You will lead nonconformance, MRB, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), participate in AS9102/PPAP, review drawings and GD&T, and drive continuous improvement within the QMS while coordinating with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing quality role.
• Experience with tight‑tolerance, CNC‑machined aerospace components.
• Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, PFMEA, PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, 6S, AS9100, and customer quality requirements.
• Support production and NPD through quality planning, risk mitigation, and problem resolution.
• Lead nonconformance management, MRB activities, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Support and approve First Article Inspections (AS9102), PPAPs, PFMEAs, APQP activities, and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing plans, and specifications for feasibility and compliance.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct internal audits and support customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure material, certification, and documentation compliance.
• Analyze quality data, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the quality interface for internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

SPC

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD, D365, Epicor)

Job description

HBD Industries is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the Valencia, CA manufacturing site. You will ensure aerospace components meet customer and internal quality requirements, supporting both NPD and production with quality planning, inspections, and process validation.

You will lead nonconformance, MRB, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), participate in AS9102/PPAP, review drawings and GD&T, and drive continuous improvement within the QMS while coordinating with suppliers and