Quality Engineer

Aranda Tooling, LLC; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aranda Tooling, LLC in Chino, CA, seeks a Quality Engineer to plan and coordinate quality processes in a precision metal stamping plant operating under ISO 9001. You will develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve QA processes to meet customer requirements and mitigate risks from non-conforming product.

The role includes creating process flow diagrams, control plans, PFMEA, and supporting supplier development while collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistently high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10 years' of industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools used in the industry.
• Analytical and quantitative approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, tool designs, and other technical drawings.
• Formal SPC, ISO-9001 - IATF 16949, ASME Y145, drawing standards and evaluation, Q.A. systems analysis and documentation implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates methods, procedures, and work instructions for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures, designs forms for recording evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data, and writes instructions on use of forms.
• Establishes program as required to evaluate capability of production and processing equipment and to meet established performance requirements.
• Support of the supplier development system as directed by the Director of Quality.
• Develops and coordinates gauging design and acquisition for new and current products for internal usage.
• Responsible for Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEA for assigned line. Participates in design reviews.
• Maintains multiple projects simultaneously.
• Think and act like an owner/entrepreneur. Identify and react to all opportunities that promote our ability to provide value to our shareholders, customers, and employees.
• Promote our philosophy that all employees are responsible for the quality of the product or service that they provide.
• Interfaces with all disciplines to ensure that quality systems are established and maintained to provide customers with quality products and ensure vendor compliance.
• Internal contacts - Cooperates and functions with all levels and disciplines of company personnel on quality and manufacturing issues.
• External contacts - Contacts and works with customers/suppliers, operators, OEM personnel outside of the organization.

Skills

Quality tools

Blueprint reading

Statistical methods

Analytical thinking

ISO/IATF knowledge

ASME Y14.5

Process improvement

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Company Description Aranda Tooling, LLC has provided precision metal stamping, fabrication, and assembly solutions for over 50 years to customers in diverse industries. The company operates from a modern 250,000 sq. ft. facility in Chino, California, equipped with high-volume production capabilities and advanced technologies such as stamping presses up to 1,320 tons, laser cutting, welding, and press brake forming. Its integrated manufacturing approach supports streamlined production, improved efficiency, and consistent quality across projects. Aranda Tooling emphasizes continuous improvement in quality as both a business requirement and a core philosophy.

Role Description

The Quality Engineer plans and coordinates quality processes in a metal stamping plant with ISO 9001. Will be responsible for being aware of the impact on product quality and the importance of activities in achieving, maintaining, and improving quality, including customer requirements and the risks involved for the customer with non-conforming product. This candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates methods, procedures, and work instructions for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures, designs forms for recording evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data, and writes instructions on use of forms.
• Establishes program as required to evaluate capability of production and processing equipment and to meet established performance requirements.
• Support of the supplier development system as directed by the Director of Quality.
• Develops and coordinates gauging design and acquisition for new and current products for internal usage.
• Responsible for Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEA for assigned line. Participates in design reviews.
• Maintains multiple projects simultaneously.
• Think and act like an owner/entrepreneur. Identify and react to all opportunities that promote our ability to provide value to our shareholders, customers, and employees.
• Promote our philosophy that all employees are responsible for the quality of the product or service that they provide.
• Interfaces with all disciplines to ensure that quality systems are established and maintained to provide customers with quality products and ensure vendor compliance.
• Internal contacts - Cooperates and functions with all levels and disciplines of company personnel on quality and manufacturing issues.
• External contacts - Contacts and works with customers/suppliers, operators, OEM personnel outside of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 10 years' of industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools used in the industry.
• Analytical and quantitative approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, tool designs, and other technical drawings.
• Formal SPC, ISO-9001 - IATF 16949, ASME Y145, drawing standards and evaluation, Q.A. systems analysis and documentation implementation.