Quality Control Engineer

Micro Quality Calibration, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Birthday perks

Team appreciation

Daily coffee

Job summary

Micro Quality Calibration, Inc. is hiring a Metrology Quality Engineer in Chatsworth, onsite. The role focuses on ensuring calibration, verification, and metadata compliance for client instruments within ISO/ANSI frameworks.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in calibration/metrology and quality systems, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, and will support audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years calibration/metrology and quality systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/metrology/chemistry/physics or related field.
• Familiarity with Kaizen and TQM and quality tools.
• Knowledge of calibration principles and uncertainty analysis.
• Experience with calibration software, equipment, and documentation.
• CAPA, audits, and quality system improvement experience.
• Attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and time management.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in lab/field environments.
• U.S. citizenship and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure calibrations, inspections, and verifications comply with ISO, ANSI, and related standards.
• Act as subject matter expert on calibration quality; provide technical guidance.
• Develop or assist in calibration procedures, uncertainty budgets, and technical applications.
• Improve calibration methods or quality control to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and traceability.
• Manage ITAR-controlled documents and ensure export-regulation compliance.
• Maintain calibration records and certificates per regulations.
• Analyze calibration data; investigate anomalies and lead CAPAs.
• Oversee verification and performance checks of lab equipment and standards.
• Support internal and external audits; prepare documentation.
• Train technicians on procedures, standards and best practices.
• Communicate results to stakeholders; provide documentation and support.
• Follow safety and operational protocols in lab and field.

Skills

Calibration/metrology experience

Quality systems knowledge

Calibration principles

Uncertainty analysis

Calibration software

Calibration equipment

Technical documentation

CAPA

Quality audits

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Metrology/Chemistry/Physics

Tools

5-Whys

Ishikawa

Job description

Required: Proven hands-on calibration experience. Candidates without relevant calibration experience will not be considered for this role.

Job Title: Metrology Quality Engineer

Location: Chatsworth, Onsite

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000/ year, depending on experience (DPE)

Company Overview:

Micro Quality Calibration (MQC), founded in 1978, is a leading A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited lab specializing in calibration, testing, and repair for Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and other industries. Known for technical excellence and customer service, MQC is rapidly growing and investing in technology and talent to meet evolving industry demands.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Metrology Quality Engineer with expertise in quality systems and metrology. In this role, you will be essential to ensuring the precision, accuracy, and compliance of clients' measurement instruments. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, keen attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure calibrations, inspections, and verifications comply with ISO, ANSI, and related standards.
• Act as subject matter expert on calibration quality, offering technical guidance to teams.
• Develop or assist in calibration procedures, uncertainty budgets, and technical applications.
• Improve calibration methods or quality control to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and traceability.
• Manage ITAR-controlled documents and ensure compliance with export regulations.
• Maintain technical documentation, calibration records, and certificates per regulations.
• Analyze calibration data; investigate anomalies, resolve OOTs, and lead CAPAs.
• Oversee verification and performance checks of lab equipment and standards.
• Support and prepare for internal and external audits.
• Train technicians on procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Communicate results and insights to stakeholders; provide documentation and support.
• Follow all safety and operational protocols in lab and field environments.

Requirements and Skills:

• At least 3–5 years of experience in calibration/metrology and quality systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metrology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with quality theory (Kaizen, TQM) and tools (5-Whys, Ishikawa).
• Knowledge of calibration principles, uncertainty analysis, and relevant standards preferred.
• Experience with calibration software, equipment, and technical documentation preferred.
• CAPA, audit, and quality system improvement experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in both lab and field environments.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and U.S. citizenship required.
• Incentives & Recognition: Referral bonuses, birthday perks, team appreciation
• Workplace Culture: Daily coffee, Friday donuts, monthly lunches, holiday events, team outings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Action Employer.