Quality Engineer

adamsriteaerospace; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Rite Aerospace seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer to serve as the quality focal for multiple product lines. You will interpret drawings and specs, ensure AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and lead corrective actions like 8D and FMEA.

Responsibilities include audits, MRB coordination, supplier quality, and trend analysis. The role requires at least five years in QA/QC, a technical BS degree, and strong communication skills to drive improvements across manufacturing and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting customer drawings and specs.
• Thorough understanding of AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
• Strong problem solving with 5 Why, FMEA, 8D, Fishbone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineer to process returned materials and nonconforming parts.
• Initiate root cause and develop 8D corrective actions.
• Lead problem solving for internal rejections and customer returns.
• Establish and execute training.
• Develop quality plans with Product Group Manager during proposals.
• Review MRB and participate in audits.
• Review supplier quality and issue corrective actions as needed.
• Perform trend analysis on product issues and corrective actions.
• Prepare quarterly management review reports.

Skills

AS9100D knowledge

ISO 9001:2015

8D problem solving

FMEA

Fishbone analysis

5 Why analysis

Quality systems

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

BS degree in technical or engineering

ASQ CQE preferred

Job description

Position Summary

As a key member of the product team, this individual will be the primary quality focal for one or more product lines and various quality functions. The successful candidates should be thoroughly experienced in interpreting customer drawings, specifications, and internal quality requirements as well as assuring systems for such are compliant.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineer to process customer returned materials and nonconforming parts.
• Initiate root cause and develop 8D corrective action plans as needed.
• Lead problem solving for internal rejections and customer returns.
• Establish and execute training.
• Develop quality plans with Product Group Manager during proposal phase.
• Perform as a member of the Change Review Board to assure acceptability of changes to primary documents.
• Review manufacturing planning for incorporation of inspection point, ATP test point, and determine special gauging requirements and compliance to drawings.
• Develop inspection planning for receiving, in process, assembly, final and test inspection.
• Participate in or facilitate customer or AS 9100 audits.
• Perform trend analysis on product issues and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present quarterly management review report to product group manager.
• Conduct internal audits of Quality system, issue CARs, and implement improvement action plan.
• Review supplier purchase orders, ratings, supplier performance and issue supplier corrective actions as needed.
• Acts as Quality Department Representative on Material Review Board (MRB).
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications

Prior QE experience is required. Exposure to mechanical and/or electrical inspection techniques and thorough understanding of Quality systems such as AS9100D /ISO: 9001:2015. Experience in problem solving 5 Why, FMEA, Control Plan, 8D, and Fishbone Analysis. Strong analytical and communication skills; both written and verbal. Fluent with quality concepts and systems.

Education and Experience

BS degree in technical or engineering discipline.

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control field.

ASQ Certifications (CQE, CSSBB etc.) preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office. The noise level is moderate. The factory floor is in the same building as the office. May be exposed to the machinery, machine noise, fumes, and dust.

Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000