Quality Engineer

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHBB in California is seeking a Quality Engineer to support multi-million-dollar aerospace and defense projects, delivering quality improvements and career growth in a state-of-the-art environment.

The role requires knowledge of AS9100/ISO standards, root-cause analysis, and GD&T interpretation, with a focus on supplier quality assurance and continuous improvement across global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with aerospace/defense products and processes is preferred.
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM) or relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand Quality Management System Standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 9000.
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions (FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, Five Whys).
• Apply Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC to improve processes.
• Conduct audits to assess compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Auditing

GD&T reading

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SPC

DMAIC

8D

FMEA

Job description

One of California’s most exciting, rapidly expanding Aerospace & Defense manufacturers are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their quality team. You’ll play a key part in multi-million- dollar global projects whilst working in a state-of-the-art environment offering genuine career development.

2025 saw a record number of promotions in the quality department, so please read on now if you're interested in career progression, stability and developing ground-breaking technology.

Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:

• Understanding of Quality Management System Standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 9000
• Investigating Root Causes and Implementing Corrective Actions: Employing methods such as Apollo Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Five Whys, Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram, and various Problem-Solving Methodologies/Techniques like 8D and DMAIC.
• Utilizing Six Sigma, Lean principles, and tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Conduct audits to assess compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Reading and Interpreting engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Requirements of the Quality Engineer:

• Experience with Aerospace & Defense products and processes.
• A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM), or a relevant experience in aerospace products and processes in a roll for Supplier Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering.

The Successful Quality Engineer will have the chance to become part of a worldwide aerospace manufacturing company enjoying full support of the organization.

If you are an ambitious Quality Engineer seeking to join a global manufacture collaborating with leading Aerospace & Defense OEMs, we encourage you to get in touch with us.