Lead Quality Engineer

Ontic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer in the Los Angeles area to oversee quality investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA across aerospace components. You will mentor the quality team, collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain, and drive continuous improvement to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

The role is full-time and on-site in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, requiring strong problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to

Qualifications

• Must have aerospace background.
• Strong quality engineering and product quality skills.
• Experience with documentation, failure analysis, and design for quality.
• Experience with inspection planning and regulatory standards.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 7 years' experience a plus; ASQ/CQE a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Create test and inspection plans.
• Mentor quality team members.
• Support audits and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Quality engineering

Failure analysis

Design for quality

Inspection planning

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Company Description

Ontic Engineering is a leading manufacturer serving the world’s civil and military aircraft sectors. As an OEM for critical aircraft parts, Ontic focuses on ensuring continuity, availability, and long-term support for customers’ fleets. The company is dedicated to maintaining the performance and reliability of components essential to safe and efficient flight operations. Ontic’s commitment to lifecycle support provides stability and confidence to aviation customers who depend on enduring, high-quality solutions.

Role Description

The Lead Quality Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. This role oversees quality engineering activities to ensure that products, processes, and systems meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards. Day-to-day tasks include leading quality investigations, performing root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and developing test and inspection plans. The Lead Quality Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams in engineering, production, and supply chain to improve product quality, reduce defects, and optimize quality processes. This position also mentors other quality team members, supports audits, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with aviation industry requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates Must have an Aerospace background
• Candidates should possess strong Quality Engineering and Product Quality skills, including experience with technical documentation, failure analysis, and design for quality.
• Candidates should possess Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills, including inspection planning, testing methods, and compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Candidates should possess Quality Management skills, including process improvement, metrics tracking, and implementation of quality systems and frameworks.
• Relevant experience in aerospace, aviation, or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and guide team members.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field or 7 years equivalent work experience. professional quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE, Six Sigma) are a plus.