Quality Engineer

Jobot; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 80%

PTO 3 weeks

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Jobot in Downey, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to own QA activities for plating processes in a defense and space manufacturing environment. You will manage customer relationships, drive corrective actions, and ensure components meet stringent aerospace specifications.

You will lead quality process development to reduce defects, perform 8D/5-Why analyses, maintain ISO 9001, AS9100 and IATF 16949 readiness, and support Nadcap and FAA audits while mentoring the QA team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in quality, engineering, or functional testing.
• Proficiency with Nadcap AC7108 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of quality processes to reduce plating defects and ensure compliance.
• Manage RCCA using 8D, 5-Why, and Pareto analysis.
• Maintain QMS documentation and training for ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
• Oversee calibration recall program and periodic testing for plating processes.
• Bridge between engineering and quality during new product launches.
• Perform trend analysis and identify areas for continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Support Nadcap and FAA audits; participate in internal audits.
• Mentor and train QA team on automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

4+ years experience

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Nadcap

Job description

Quality Engineer needed for very well established, fast growing defense and space manufacturing leader!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colin Callahan

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over 70 years ago and based in Downey, CA, we are a leading provider of precision engineering and industrial services for the Aerospace industry. We are one of the largest firms of our kind in North America and we are growing at a rapid clip! We pride ourselves on being an industry leader that offers a great team, company culture, and work environment with strong career growth potential for every employee!

Why join us?

• Very competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package
• 80% company paid health insurance
• 3 weeks of PTO!
• Great team, company culture, and work environment
• Strong career growth potential
• Exciting and innovative startup feel within an established, stable company

Job Details

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to manage all Quality Assurance activities related to our plating processes. This role requires a "soup to nuts" approach where you will own customer relationships, facilitate complaints, and ensure every precision component complies with rigorous aerospace and defense specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of quality processes to reduce plating defects and ensure flow down compliance.
• Manage Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) using 8D, 5-Why, and Pareto analysis.
• Maintain QMS documentation and training for ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
• Oversee the calibration recall program and periodic testing for all plating processes.
• Act as a bridge between engineering and quality during new product launches.
• Perform trend analysis and identify areas for continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Conduct internal audits and support 2nd and 3rd party Nadcap and FAA audits.
• Mentor and train the quality team on best practices and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).

Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100.
• 4+ years in quality, engineering, or functional testing.
• Deep understanding of quality engineering.
• Proficiency in Nadcap AC7108 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.

Nice to Haves

• Metal Aerospace Component Manufacturing is a significant plus
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or relevant industry experience.

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