Quality Engineer

Equiliem; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem seeks a Quality Engineer in the aerospace manufacturing sector for our Los Angeles area operations. The role focuses on quality assurance, continuous improvement, and AS9100 compliance across fabrication, assembly, and testing.

You will drive root-cause analysis, PFMEA, RCCA, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve processes. This position requires effective documentation, data reporting, and participation in audits, MRB

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of quality engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, and PFMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, Tool Room, Operations, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and PDF reading tools.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must meet U.S. person eligibility requirements under ITAR.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Glendale, CA; relocation assistance is not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance support to customers and internal Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, customers, and suppliers to resolve product and process quality issues.
• Support nonconforming material control processes, including Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Review and approve product drawings, ATPs, manufacturing process plans, and FAIRs.
• Coordinate the review, implementation, and communication of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) across manufacturing and the supply chain.
• Manage customer RMAs, conduct or coordinate failure analysis, and communicate findings and resolutions.
• Support internal and customer audits of quality systems, processes, and products.
• Develop and implement product quality plans, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Support proof-of-build (POB) activities and evaluate opportunities to improve manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate assembly and testing process improvements and RCCA activities.
• Promote compliance with AS9100 quality management requirements and drive product and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain accurate quality data reporting systems to support departmental KPIs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Preferred: Quality/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PDF reading tools

Job description

Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Pay: $54.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer supports quality assurance and continuous improvement for hydromechanical and electromechanical products throughout fabrication, assembly, and testing. This role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, manage nonconforming materials, support audits, and ensure compliance with quality management requirements. The engineer also drives root cause analysis, corrective actions, process improvements, and accurate quality performance reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance support to customers and internal Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, customers, and suppliers to resolve product and process quality issues.
• Support nonconforming material control processes, including Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Review and approve product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans, and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Coordinate the review, implementation, and communication of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) across manufacturing and the supply chain.
• Manage customer Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), conduct or coordinate failure analysis, and communicate findings and resolutions.
• Support internal and customer audits of quality systems, processes, and products.
• Develop and implement product quality plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and control plans.
• Support proof-of-build (POB) activities and evaluate opportunities to improve manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate assembly and testing process improvements and root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities.
• Promote compliance with AS9100 quality management requirements and drive product and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain accurate quality data reporting systems to support departmental key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of quality engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, and PFMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, Tool Room, Operations, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and PDF reading tools.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must meet U.S. person eligibility requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Must reside within 50 miles of Glendale, CA; relocation assistance is not available.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• A degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with hydraulic or hydromechanical assembly and testing processes.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and metrology principles.
• Experience promoting specification compliance in coordination with Engineering, Tool Room, and Production teams. #ED

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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