Lead Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Atln; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 92,575 - 163,806; Full time

Job summary

Atln, based in Tustin, CA, is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer with a strong background in Quality Assurance. This full-time role involves overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with standards while analyzing quality data to implement improvements.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong skills in inspection and statistical methods. The position offers a salary range of $92,575 to $163,806 annually, considering experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Strong skills in inspection and writing.
• Good interpersonal skills with challenging customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Assurance Manager with Quality Systems.
• Review contracts and products to avoid quality difficulties.
• Plan quality measurements and controls for products.
• Analyze quality information for adjustments.
• Inspect optical components and hardware.

Skills

Inspection skills

Interpersonal communications

Statistical methods knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Quality Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent

Tools

CMM

Interferometers

Spectrophotometers

Calipers

Micrometers

Lasers and electronic test equipment

Job description

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Lead Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Full Time Tustin, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1135

Salary Range: $92,575.00 To $163,806.00 Annually

Attalon is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company formed through the 2025 carve-out of Coherent's Aerospace & Defense division by Advent International. Attalon designs and manufactures mission‑critical optical systems, precision coatings, and advanced laser subsystems for ISR&T, space, missiles, and directed energy applications.

The Lead Quality Engineer is a professional who, in support of, and under limited supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager, can understand and apply the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. This body of knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to: Probability, Statistical Quality Control and Design of Experiments; Metrology, Inspection and Test; Audit of Quality Systems for deficiency identification and correction; Human factors and motivation; and Quality Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with development and operation of Quality Systems.
• Review proposed contracts, products and processes to avoid or eliminate unnecessary quality difficulties.
• Plan the quality measurements and controls on materials, processes, and product that provides adequate control of quality at minimum quality related costs.
• Determine that manufacturing processes have sufficient capability to meet quality requirements.
• Analyze quality information and feed back analyses and recommendations for adjustment to product design, manufacturing processes, equipment, and the quality system.
• Inspection of optical components and hardware.
• Provide leadership in the application of statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality practices, workmanship and process problems.
• On behalf of the Quality Assurance Manager, carry out essential steps in establishing and maintaining the company quality system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in one or more branches of Quality Assurance
• BS/MS in Quality Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, the Basic Sciences or equivalent degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong skills in inspection, writing, interpersonal communications
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Statistical Methods
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with challenging customers and suppliers
• CMM Experience
• Skilled with interferometers, spectrophotometers, calipers, micrometers, Coordinate Measurement Machines, lasers and electronic test equipment
• American Society for Quality certification as a Quality Engineer preferred

For California, the salary range for this position is: $92,975 - $163,806 per year. Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.