Jr. Quality Engineer in USA - PT

3A Recruiting LLC; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

401K + 401K matching

Job summary

3A Recruiting LLC in Vacaville, California, is seeking an entry-level Jr. Quality Engineer to support manufacturing and quality assurance while ensuring ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.

Essential duties include daily factory walks, QA program support, First Article Inspections, non-conforming product control, and documentation using PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA. A Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and at least 1 year in quality manufacturing or molding are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 1 year of quality manufacturing or molding experience.
• Desirable: QMS experience (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Problem-solving experience and sound judgment.
• ISO 9001/IATF 16949 knowledge preferred.
• Ability to interpret part drawings and generate documentation.
• Attention to detail for quality compliance.
• CBC/background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily factory walks to identify improvement areas.
• Support QA programs, including inspection methods and controls.
• Co-responsible for the quality of finished goods and shipments.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and quality checks.
• Manage non-conforming product control and report issues.
• Develop procedures and standards for efficiency and improvement.
• Prepare documentation for PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Maintain project schedules for Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA.
• Interface with suppliers on quality issues.
• Conduct measurements and tests to support problem solving.

Skills

Quality manufacturing

Molding processes

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Documentation interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

IQMS

SAP

Job description

Family owned and operated since 1990, This company has been manufacturing & delivering quality products to our customers for over 30 years. We are expert injection molders of plastic for custom-made designs. The company capabilities range from high-precision medical molding to large projects utilizing structural foam injection molding. We custom mold parts across a wide range of industries, including medical, electronic, consumer, aviation, and automotive.

Job Description

This is an entry-level role that offers tremendous potential to grow alongside and within the organization. The Jr. Quality Engineer supports manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure effective production and compliance with relevant quality standards. This role also maintains systems and documentation for quality management system certifications (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949), supporting both production quality and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily factory walks to identify and report improvement areas.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance programs, including inspection methods and process controls.
• Co-responsible for the quality of finished goods and shipments, resolving customer concerns as needed.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and quality checks for part compliance in production and shipping.
• Manage non-conforming product control processes and report issues to the Quality Manager.
• Develop departmental procedures and standards for maximizing efficiency and fostering continuous improvement.
• Support the creation of documentation for customer-required new part/production approval processes using AIAG formats like PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Maintain project schedules for continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PDCA, and 8 Disciplines methodologies.
• Interface with suppliers to address material and component quality issues.
• Conduct measurements, tests, and other activities supporting problem-solving processes.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist in Quality Management System (QMS) audits and prepare reports for Management Reviews.
• Support third-party and customer audits as required.
• Contribute to manufacturing process development for new parts.
• Maintain production and quality paperwork and records.
• Handle documentation requests for compliance with trade agreements and regulations like NAFTA and Dodd-Frank.
• Issue production travelers, BOMs, RIRs, and other ERP-related information using Sage 100.
• Participate in cost reduction and productivity improvement programs.
• Train coworkers in quality management systems and improvement methodologies.

JOB INFORMATION

• Starting Salary: 45-50K USD/Year salary range.
• Workweek: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30pm, 30 min lunch time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related.
• Minimum 1-year experience in quality manufacturing or molding processes.
• Desirable: Experience with formal Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Problem-solving experience and sound judgment.
• Training on ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 & familiarity with automotive industry standards is preferred.
• Analytical abilities and familiarity with processing equipment.
• Ability to interpret part drawings and generate official documentation.
• Strong attention to detail for quality compliance.
• Criminal Background Check? Yes, applicants must be able to pass a Mexican and/or US
• CBC before departure from place of employment, arranged by the recruitment company.
• Drug Test? Pre- employment DT is not required.
• English Level Requirement: Preferred, but not obligatory.
• Computer Skills: Windows, Office such as Excel, power point, preferred some ERP such as IQMS or SAP.

Additional Information

TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

• Paid flight to Business Location: Yes, relocation provided
• Which airport are the workers arriving at? Oakland, San Francisco or Sacramento

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

• Transportation to and from Worksite? Temporary and free of cost to employee.

HOUSING

• Housing benefit is not provided. Selected worker must secure own housing prior to arrival.

JOB INCENTIVES - BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• 401K + 401K matching

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