Costa Mesa, United States | Posted on 08/21/2026
Description:
Thisis NOT a quality engineer, this person is more of a quality tech withfunctional skills who has performed AUDITS on the line, can document as such ina report and share this information with leaders/managers. It is a hybrid qualtech with functional skills. They will be both on the floor but also see theoffice setting too!
TopSkills:
Thisis NOT a quality engineer, this person is more of a quality tech withfunctional skills who has performed AUDITS on the line, can document as such ina report and share this information with leaders/managers. It is a hybrid qualtech with functional skills. They will be both on the floor but also see theoffice setting too!
EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:
Productand Process Quality Audits
- Performin-process, final product, and outbound shipment inspections to ensurecompliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and operationalrequirements.
- Conductquality audits on panel board manufacturing processes, warehouse operations,and equipment dismantling activities.
- Utilizeinspection tools including calipers, pin gauges, height indicators, measuringdevices, and other quality instruments to verify product conformance.
- Reviewand interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, control plans,and work instructions to validate product requirements.
- Inspectconsolidated pallets, customer orders, and outbound shipments for accuracy,quality, labelling, packaging, and special customer requirements.
- Identify,document, and contain non-conforming materials or products.
QualitySystem Compliance
- Conductprocess audits and verify compliance with established quality procedures,manufacturing standards, and operational work instructions.
- Supportimplementation and effectiveness reviews of quality controls, includingpoka-yoke devices, error-proofing measures, and process controls.
- Partnerwith Quality Engineers and Operations teams to improve inspection plans, auditprocedures, and quality documentation.
- Assistin maintaining inspection records, audit reports, and quality documentation inaccordance with company and customer requirements.
- Prepareand communicate inspection findings, audit results, and quality trends tomanagement and operational teams.
- Collaboratewith Continuous Improvement teams to identify root causes of defects andprocess inefficiencies.
- Recommendcorrective actions, tooling improvements, and process enhancements to improveproduct quality and operational performance.
- Supportadoption of digital quality tools and technologies to streamline inspections,reporting, and data analysis.
- Participatein continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improvingfirst-pass yield, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Measurementand Data Analysis
- Supportcapability studies, measurement system analysis, and Gage Repeatability &Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies.
- Collect,analyze, and interpret quality data to identify trends and opportunities forimprovement.
- Performrandom audits and layered process audits to assess ongoing process performance.
Supplierand Customer Quality Support
- Performsupplier quality inspections as required.
- Verifycompliance with customer‑specific requirements and special orders.
- Supportcustomer complaint investigations and corrective action activities as needed.
- Assistwith internal and external audits when required.
AdditionalResponsibilities
- Maintaina safe and organized work environment in accordance with company safetyrequirements.
- Supportcross-functional teams with quality‑related projects and initiatives.
- Performadditional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
RequiredQualifications
- HighSchool Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum1-3 years of experience in quality inspection, quality auditing, manufacturing,warehouse operations, or a related field.
- Experienceusing precision measuring tools including calipers, pin gauges, heightindicators, and other inspection equipment.
- Abilityto read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications,symbols, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficientwith Microsoft Office applications and quality management software.
- Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.
- Abilityto document findings accurately and prepare professional audit reports.
- Stronganalytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
- Abilityto work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
PreferredQualifications
- Experiencein electrical equipment manufacturing, panel board assembly, warehouselogistics, or industrial production environments.
- Knowledgeof Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Quality ManagementSystems.
- Experienceconducting process audits, capability studies, and Gage R&R studies.
- Familiaritywith ERP, MES, or digital quality systems.
- Understandingof customer quality requirements and corrective action methodologies.
Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities
- Strongattention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Abilityto influence and support adherence to established quality standards andprocedures.
- Effectivedecision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Strongteamwork and collaboration skills.
- Abilityto manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Demonstratedleadership behaviours and a continuous improvement mindset.
PhysicalRequirements
- Abilityto stand and walk for extended periods throughout manufacturing and warehouseareas.
- Abilityto lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
- Abilityto perform inspections requiring bending, reaching, kneeling, and use ofmeasurement equipment.
- Abilityto work in warehouse, manufacturing, and production environments.
- Thisposition works across multiple operational environments including warehouse andlogistics operations, panel board manufacturing production lines, and equipmentdismantling/rework areas.
- TheQuality Auditor regularly interfaces with hourly associates, supervisors,engineers, and leadership teams to ensure compliance with quality standards andcustomer expectations.