QA Engineer 1

Kaman Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Rubbercraft is seeking a QA Engineer I to support the quality management system for aerospace elastomer components in Long Beach, CA. You will verify product conformity, investigate issues, and maintain inspection records while collaborating with experienced QA engineers and manufacturing teams.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–3 years in quality roles, with proficiency in inspection methods and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 1–3 years' quality engineering, quality assurance, or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, corrective action, and basic root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and material specifications with guidance.
• Experience using dimensional inspection instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, height gauges, or optical comparators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support quality activities for elastomer compounding, molding, curing, bonding, finishing, and inspection processes.
• Assist with inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and work instructions for new and existing products.
• Review drawings, purchase orders, material specifications, and customer requirements with guidance from senior team members.
• Document nonconformances and support containment, root‑cause investigations, corrective actions, and effectiveness checks using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Prepare records and coordinate follow‑up for MRB and RMA activities; elevate disposition decisions to authorized personnel.
• Participate in internal audits, track assigned action items, and help maintain quality management system records.
• Prepare first article inspection documentation in accordance with AS9102 when required by the customer or contract.
• Assist with inspection procedures and training materials covering product requirements, measurement methods, and defect identification.
• Collect and report quality metrics, including defect rates, cost of quality, customer issues, and supplier performance.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve material quality, certification, and traceability concerns.
• Attend daily value stream SQDIP meeting, own quality KPIs and drive actions to improve them

Skills

Quality engineering

Inspection

Root-cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

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Quality Full Time Rubbercraft, Long Beach, CA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Rubbercraft is seeking a QA Engineer Ito support the quality management system for aerospace elastomer components. Working with experienced quality engineers and manufacturing teams, this role helps verify product conformity, investigate quality issues, and maintain inspection records. The position offers hands‑on exposure to elastomer processes, customer requirements, and continual improvement.

About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a leading manufacturer of precision‑engineered elastomeric components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. With decades of experience supporting mission‑critical applications, Rubbercraft specializes in seals, gaskets, molded components, and other highly engineered solutions designed to perform in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Support quality activities for elastomer compounding, molding, curing, bonding, finishing, and inspection processes.
• Assist with inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and work instructions for new and existing products.
• Review drawings, purchase orders, material specifications, and customer requirements with guidance from senior team members.
• Document nonconformances and support containment, root‑cause investigations, corrective actions, and effectiveness checks using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Prepare records and coordinate follow‑up for material review board (MRB) and return material authorization (RMA) activities; elevate disposition decisions to authorized personnel.
• Participate in internal audits, track assigned action items, and help maintain quality management system records.
• Prepare first article inspection documentation in accordance with AS9102 when required by the customer or contract.
• Assist with inspection procedures and training materials covering product requirements, measurement methods, and defect identification.
• Collect and report quality metrics, including defect rates, cost of quality, customer issues, and supplier performance.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve material quality, certification, and traceability concerns.
• Attend daily value stream SQDIP meeting, own quality KPIs and drive actions to improve them

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; an engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• One to three years of quality engineering, quality assurance, or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, corrective action, and basic root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and material specifications with guidance.
• Experience using dimensional inspection instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, height gauges, or optical comparators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, teams and Outlook.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or a high‑mix, low‑volume production environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100D, applicable ISO 9001 requirements, and first article inspection documentation.
• Quality engineering experience with molded or fabricated elastomer components, including seals, gaskets, or related products.
• Familiarity with elastomer properties and applicable test methods for hardness, tensile strength and elongation, compression set, and fluid resistance, such as ASTM D2240, D412, D395, and D471.
• Exposure to statistical process control, Lean methods, or continuous improvement projects.

At Rubbercraft, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.