Quality Engineer

Saxon Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxon Global in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer with 5–10 years of quality/manufacturing experience and at least 2 years of hands-on MRB involvement. The role emphasizes nonconformance evaluation, part inspection when needed, and MRB disposition leadership.

You will coordinate with Design/Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Inspection, and Suppliers, prepare NCR/NCMR/QN documentation, and drive timely closure through Quality Clinic meetings and RCA/CAPA activities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of overall Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on MRB experience required.
• Strong nonconformance management and MRB disposition skills.
• Experience with NCR/NCMR/QN or similar quality notification systems.
• Solid GD&T interpretation and engineering drawing skills.
• Ability to inspect parts and understand defects during evaluation.
• Experience leading Quality Clinic meetings and cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate nonconforming materials through the MRB process.
• Process NCR/NCMR/QN and other nonconformance documentation.
• Coordinate with Design/Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and suppliers.
• Physically inspect nonconforming parts to understand defects.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, and GD&T data.
• Lead Quality Clinic meetings and present open issues.
• Drive timely MRB/NCR/QN dispositions and closure.
• Support RCA and CAPA activities using 5-Why, 8D, or Fishbone methods.

Skills

MRB experience

Quality/Manufacturing Eng

NCR/NCMR/QN management

GD&T interpretation

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Inspection of parts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Tools

N/A

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer with 5–10 years of overall experience and a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on Material Review Board (MRB) experience, preferably in the aerospace/manufacturing industry.

The role requires hands‑on involvement in nonconformance evaluation, physical inspection of parts when required, coordination with cross‑functional stakeholders, conducting Quality Clinic meetings, and driving quality issues through timely disposition and closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate nonconforming materials, parts, components, and assemblies through the MRB process.
• Review and process NCR/ QN and other nonconformance documentation.
• Coordinate and discuss quality issues with all relevant stakeholders, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and other functions.
• Physically inspect nonconforming parts when required to understand the actual defect/condition and support technical evaluation.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection reports, dimensional results, and other technical documentation.
• Strongly understand and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Evaluate nonconformances for potential impact on form, fit, function, performance, manufacturability, assembly, and downstream operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other stakeholders to support appropriate MRB dispositions such as Use-As-Is, Rework, Repair, Return to Vendor, and Scrap, in accordance with applicable authorization requirements.
• Organize and conduct regular Quality Clinic meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Present and discuss open nonconformances, recurring defects, aging issues, and critical quality concerns during Quality Clinic meetings.
• Track Quality Clinic action items, responsible stakeholders, target dates, and follow up until closure.
• Drive timely closure of MRB/NCR/QN and aging quality issues.
• Perform or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5–10 years of overall Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on MRB experience – Mandatory.
• Strong experience in nonconformance management and MRB disposition processes.
• Experience with NCR/NCMR/QN or equivalent quality notification systems.
• Strong engineering drawing and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Hands‑on ability to inspect and evaluate parts when required.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and CAPA.
• Experience conducting or coordinating Quality Clinic / cross‑functional quality meetings.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and follow‑up skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 is preferred.

Preferred Manufacturing Experience

• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing involving:
• Machining
• Sheet‑metal fabrication
• Castings and forgings
• Mechanical assemblies
• Heat treatment
• Special processes

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct MRB experience is mandatory.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.