Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Zodiac Solutions, Inc; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. in West Hollywood, CA seeks an experienced Quality Engineer with 5-10 years in quality/manufacturing engineering and at least 2 years MRB hands-on experience. You will lead MRB dispositions, perform NCR analyses, review drawings, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes MRB processes, nonconformance resolution, and working knowledge of AS9100/AS9102 in aerospace manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent discipline
• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience
• Minimum 2 years of direct MRB experience is mandatory
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred
• MRB & Nonconformance Management
• Engineering Drawing & GD&T Interpretation

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate nonconforming materials, parts, components, and assemblies through the MRB process
• Review and process NCR/ QN and other nonconformance documentation
• Coordinate and discuss quality issues with all relevant stakeholders, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and other functions
• Physically inspect nonconforming parts when required to understand the actual defect/condition and support technical evaluation
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection reports, dimensional results, and other technical documentation
• Strongly understand and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements
• Evaluate nonconformances for potential impact on form, fit, function, performance, manufacturability, assembly, and downstream operations
• Coordinate with Engineering and other stakeholders to support appropriate MRB dispositions such as Use-As-Is, Rework, Repair, Return to Vendor, and Scrap, in accordance with applicable authorization requirements
• Organize and conduct regular Quality Clinic meetings with relevant stakeholders
• Present and discuss open nonconformances, recurring defects, aging issues, and critical quality concerns during Quality Clinic meetings.Track Quality Clinic action items, responsible stakeholders, target dates, and follow up until closure
• Drive timely closure of MRB/NCR/QN and aging quality issues
• Perform or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer with 5-10 years of overall experience and a minimum of 2 years of hands-on Material Review Board (MRB) experience, preferably in the aerospace/manufacturing industry.

The role requires hands-on involvement in nonconformance evaluation, physical inspection of parts when required, coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, conducting Quality Clinic meetings, and driving quality issues through timely disposition and closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate nonconforming materials, parts, components, and assemblies through the MRB process.
• Review and process NCR/ QN and other nonconformance documentation.
• Coordinate and discuss quality issues with all relevant stakeholders, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and other functions.
• Physically inspect nonconforming parts when required to understand the actual defect/condition and support technical evaluation.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection reports, dimensional results, and other technical documentation.
• Strongly understand and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Evaluate nonconformances for potential impact on form, fit, function, performance, manufacturability, assembly, and downstream operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other stakeholders to support appropriate MRB dispositions such as Use-As-Is, Rework, Repair, Return to Vendor, and Scrap, in accordance with applicable authorization requirements.
• Organize and conduct regular Quality Clinic meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Present and discuss open nonconformances, recurring defects, aging issues, and critical quality concerns during Quality Clinic meetings.Track Quality Clinic action items, responsible stakeholders, target dates, and follow up until closure.
• Drive timely closure of MRB/NCR/QN and aging quality issues.
• Perform or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years of overall Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on MRB experience – Mandatory.
• Strong experience in nonconformance management and MRB disposition processes.
• Experience with NCR/NCMR/QN or equivalent quality notification systems.
• Strong engineering drawing and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Hands-on ability to inspect and evaluate parts when required.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and CAPA.
• Experience conducting or coordinating Quality Clinic / cross-functional quality meetings.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 is preferred.

Preferred Manufacturing Experience

Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing involving:

• Machining
• Sheet-metal fabrication
• Castings and forgings
• Mechanical assemblies
• Heat treatment
• Special processes

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct MRB experience is mandatory.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.
• MRB & Nonconformance Management
• Engineering Drawing & GD&T Interpretation