Quality Engineer

SSi People; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSi People in Los Angeles is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across fabrication, assembly, and test activities. The role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, customers, and suppliers to strengthen compliance and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a CQE certification, GD&T proficiency, and at least 3 years of aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing quality experience. Knowledge of PFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, and RCCA methods is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in any engineering field is a must; strong candidate with an associate degree will be considered
• Looking for Hydraulic quality Engineer supporting aerospace and military project (Ideal candidate)
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines, manufacturing concepts, and problem-solving techniques such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, and PFMEA
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and experience with hydraulic/hydromechanical assembly and testing processes are required

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance support for customer-facing and internal manufacturing, assembly, and test functions.
• Support non-conforming material control activities, including Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Review and approve product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans, First Article Reports (FAIRs), and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Drive product and process improvements through audits, quality plans, PFMEA, control plans, failure analysis, and RCCA activities.

Skills

CQE Certification

GD&T

8D Problem Solving

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree considered if strong candidate

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, California (On-Site)
Job Summary: We are supporting a search for a Quality Engineer to help ensure product and process quality across fabrication, assembly, and test activities. We are looking for a professional who can collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Customers, and Suppliers to strengthen compliance, improve manufacturing performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance support for customer-facing and internal manufacturing, assembly, and test functions.
• Support non-conforming material control activities, including Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Review and approve product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans, First Article Reports (FAIRs), and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Drive product and process improvements through audits, quality plans, PFMEA, control plans, failure analysis, and RCCA activities.

Required

• Bachelors in any engineering field is a must have but if there is a strong candidate with associates degree will also be considered
• Looking for Hydraulic quality Engineer supporting aerospace and military project (Ideal candidate)
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines, manufacturing concepts, and problem-solving techniques such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, and PFMEA.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and experience with hydraulic/hydromechanical assembly and testing processes are required.

About SSI People:
With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.