Lead Quality Assurance Engineer II - Manufacturing

Pelican Products, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan with match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Pet insurance

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pelican Products, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer II in Torrance, CA to lead quality engineering across manufacturing.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to solve quality issues, strengthen the Quality Management System, and drive process improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3–5 years of QA experience in manufacturing, with ISO experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO-certified Quality Management Systems.
• Hands-on experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience with risk management, process controls, quality planning, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze quality and manufacturing data to drive corrective actions.
• Experience planning or participating in internal, supplier, process, or QMS audits.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and similar problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication and project management skills across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, quality or statistical analysis tools, and ERP/business systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering activities across manufacturing and partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality plans, procedures, and QMS documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for product, process, and supplier quality.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support New Product Development by establishing quality requirements, controls, and testing strategies.
• Plan and lead audits (internal, supplier, process, QMS) and drive closure of findings.
• Develop and improve inspection methods, sampling plans, and quality controls.
• Apply risk management and structured problem-solving to prevent recurring issues.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical methods.
• Provide guidance to Quality Technicians and Inspectors and mentor team members.
• Support calibration systems and ensure quality system requirements are maintained.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Risk management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Audits & QMS

Project management

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pelican Products, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer II in Torrance, CA to lead quality engineering across manufacturing.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to solve quality issues, strengthen the Quality Management System, and drive process improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3–5 years of QA experience in manufacturing, with ISO experience and strong problem-solving skills.