Contract QA Engineer - Manufacturing & RCAs (Torrance)

Singer Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Singer Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for an onsite temporary role in Torrance, CA. The position focuses on defect prevention, process monitoring, and continuous improvement to ensure high product quality for automotive components.

Responsibilities include containment of defects, root cause analysis, leading cross-functional teams, and developing QA documentation and control plans. This is a temporary assignment with no benefits. Monday–Friday schedule aligns with production needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a problem solver with a strong quality and customer-focused mindset.
• Knowledge of quality problem-solving methods (e.g., fishbone diagrams, FMEA, DoE, SPC, Six Sigma).
• Experience with process monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Contain defective products through problem definition, 8D, RCA, and containment coordination.
• Detect non-conformances and process variations via Change Control and internal audits.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving to drive process and product improvements; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Guide design reviews for form, fit, function, manufacturability, and durability.
• Coordinate FMEA, design tolerances, and supplier development to prevent failures.
• Develop and release control plans, inspection standards, and testing plans; provide work instructions.
• Implement quality compliance, assurance, control, and improvement initiatives enterprise-wide.
• Support MRB management and establish metrics to monitor system effectiveness.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Singer Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for an onsite temporary role in Torrance, CA. The position focuses on defect prevention, process monitoring, and continuous improvement to ensure high product quality for automotive components.

Responsibilities include containment of defects, root cause analysis, leading cross-functional teams, and developing QA documentation and control plans. This is a temporary assignment with no benefits. Monday–Friday schedule aligns with production needs.