MRB Quality Engineer — Nonconformance & RCA Expert

Symphony Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Symphony Solutions in North Hollywood, CA is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (MRB) with 5–10 years in quality/manufacturing engineering and at least 2 years hands-on MRB experience. The role focuses on MRB disposition, NCR processing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive timely resolutions.

The position involves inspecting nonconforming parts, reviewing drawings and documentation, and leading Quality Clinic meetings to address aging issues and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of overall Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on MRB experience – Mandatory.
• Strong nonconformance management experience.
• Experience with NCR/NCMR/QN or equivalent quality notification systems.
• Strong engineering drawing and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

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.

Skills

MRB process

Nonconformance management

GD&T interpretation

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Symphony Solutions in North Hollywood, CA is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (MRB) with 5–10 years in quality/manufacturing engineering and at least 2 years hands-on MRB experience. The role focuses on MRB disposition, NCR processing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive timely resolutions.

The position involves inspecting nonconforming parts, reviewing drawings and documentation, and leading Quality Clinic meetings to address aging issues and preventive actions.