Quality Engineer

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldBridge Partners partners with a world-class manufacturer in the Chino, CA area to hire a Quality Engineer. The role focuses on maintaining and improving quality management systems, ensuring customer and regulatory compliance, and leading quality technicians to uphold production standards.

The successful candidate will drive corrective actions, support PPAP/APQP, and collaborate cross-functionally to reduce variability and improve process capability within a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or quality
• Minimum of three years quality or manufacturing experience
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 and quality systems
• Internal Auditor cert for ISO 900/13485 or FDA regs
• Experience with PFMEAs, Control Plans, and process documentation
• Knowledge of SPC and process capability
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Support ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Lead internal quality audits and CAPA activities.
• Oversee PPAP and APQP processes.
• Develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead problem-solving using 8D and root cause analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and drive quality improvements.
• Support Lean, Kaizen, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Statistical Process Control

Root cause analysis

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing, industry-leading manufacturer that is investing in its people and continuing to strengthen its quality organization. The Quality Engineer position is a newly created role designed to support and enhance the company's corporate quality systems and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

This individual will play a key role in maintaining the company's high standards for quality, supporting customer requirements, and helping build a best-in-class quality organization. If you are a quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a visible impact within a growing manufacturing organization, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career.

The Company

Our client is a world-class manufacturer of injection molded components with multiple manufacturing facilities and a strong presence in its markets. Despite its size and continued growth, the company has maintained a culture where employees are valued, respected, and treated like part of a team.

The company is committed to investing in its employees and provides a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The Position

The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the company's quality management systems and ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Quality Manager, this individual will support all aspects of quality engineering and lead quality technicians in maintaining consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening quality systems, improving manufacturing processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 quality management system requirements.
• Participate in and support internal quality audits and corrective action activities.
• Lead and oversee the PPAP and APQP processes, ensuring customer and project requirements are met.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and related process documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support problem-solving activities utilizing tools such as 8D, root cause analysis, and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Support customer quality requirements and ensure consistent adherence to established quality standards.
• Lead and provide directions to quality technicians in support of daily production and quality objectives.
• Monitor and support departmental KPIs and identify opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, and plant safety initiatives.
• Utilize statistical and process control tools to improve process capability and reduce variation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a combination of technical knowledge, manufacturing experience, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent quality experience will be considered.
• A minimum of three years of quality or manufacturing experience; experience in injection molding is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems.
• Internal Auditor certification for ISO 900, ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, or equivalent training and demonstrated auditing experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Control Plans, and standardized work or process documentation.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, and process control methodologies.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join the Team?

This position offers the opportunity to take on a highly visible role within a growing organization and directly contribute to the development of a best-in-class quality operation. You will work closely with leadership and manufacturing teams, have the ability to make a meaningful impact, and be part of a company that values its employees, culture, and long-term success.