Quality Engineer

NR Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Los Angeles seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience, particularly in aerospace manufacturing, and a thorough knowledge of AS9100 and related processes. Candidates must effectively use Microsoft tools for communication and be willing to travel up to 25% for business needs. Strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or equivalent education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes.
• Use data analysis to understand quality reporting measures.
• Support division goals with domestic and international travel.

Skills

Data analysis for quality reporting

Knowledge of AS9100 and Nadcap

Experience with PFMEA and SPC

Effective communication skills

Education

2-4 years of related experience

Certifications in AS9100, ASQ, Six Sigma

Tools

Microsoft software tools

Job description

This candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of quality assurance processes. Throughout the implementation and maintenance process, this candidate should use data analysis to better understand quality reporting measures and improve processes.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of related experience (Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, aerospace manufacturing preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• A thorough knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, APQP/PPAP processes
• Experience with aerospace Zero Defect concepts

Qualifications

• Experience with state-of-the-art inspection engineering/assurance techniques, processes, procedures, instruments, theories and principles including PFMEA, SPC and the use of control plans.
• Prefer any of the following certifications: AS9100 Lead Auditor, ASQ Quality Auditor, ASQ Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green, Yellow or Black Belt Certification
• Effective use of Microsoft software tools for communications and presentations.
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required to both customers and suppliers to support the division's goals.
• Demonstrate the values of customer satisfaction, integrity, continuous improvement, and adherence to standards, aiming to ensure consistently high-quality products or services.