Quality Engineer

AMETEK; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AMETEK, Irvine, is hiring a Quality Engineer to partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve processes and ensure quality compliance. The role interacts with customers, leads audits, and drives continuous improvement using AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Responsibilities include vendor and internal audits, solving quality issues, and reporting on metrics while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to meet delivery and quality goals.

Qualifications

• AS9100D or ISO 9001:2015 quality management experience is essential.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action capabilities.
• Experience performing First Article inspections per AS9102.
• Solid GD&T knowledge and ability to review drawings/contracts/POs.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes with cross-functional teams and drive quality improvements.
• Lead internal and supplier quality initiatives and audits.
• Interface with customers as the quality liaison and manage customer expectations.
• Drive key quality metrics (DPPM, OTD, CoQ, scorecards) across functions.

Skills

AS9100D

ISO 9001:2015

Root cause analysis

First Article inspections

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Drawing interpretation

Quality metrics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Measurement instruments

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to continually improve manufacturing processes, support daily Quality activities including internal and external audits, and interface with customers as the Quality liaison.

How You Will Do It

• This position will support various aspects of the Quality Management System ensuring world-class systems and performance through continual focus on process improvement, supplier development and customer interaction.
• Support a culture of Continuous Improvement and positive Customer Experiences. Substantial knowledge of AS9100D or ISO 9001:2015 and formal problem-solving tools is essential.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure that designs meet applicable quality requirements.
• Plan and perform internal quality audits and execute action items.
• Lead quality initiatives, develop and facilitate quality teams.
• Provide quality function support by working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to manage customer relations, expectations, needs and satisfaction.
• Independently drive and direct actions with departmental groups to maintain MRB and RMA issues.
• Drive key quality performance metrics: DPPM, OTD, Cost of Quality, Customer Scorecards, Internal Audit Risk and Effectiveness, Supplier Performance, Contract Review.
• Source inspection liaison.
• Travel to customer and supplier locations as required.
• Other duties and tasks as required.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivelent level of experience
• 3 plus years working in the aerospace industry.
• Previous experience in a high mix, low volume job shop.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Quality Management System processes.
• Detailed knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and specifications.
• Proven track record of partnering with manufacturing via applying Engineering and Quality expertise to improve quality, reduce cost, improve lead-time and drive efficiencies.
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate on technical topics.
• Extensive experience with root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Knowledge of auditing AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 Quality standards.
• Experience with formal quality and operations systems.
• Solid Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing knowledge.
• Capable of reviewing and interpreting drawings, contracts / PO’s, and applicable processing standards.
• Proficient in the use of digital/analog measuring instruments, e.g., micrometers, calipers, linear and dial gauges, height gauges, and a visual comparator.
• Skilled at performing First Article inspections and generating FAIR per AS9102 requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Additional benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with AMETEK contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program to support your continued education.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all AMETEK business entities.

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 90,000
• Salary Maximum: 120,000
• Incentive: No
• Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
• For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].