Quality Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Quality Engineer in Moorpark, CA to lead quality activities across programs from proposal to shipment. You will drive supplier quality, perform RCCA analyses, and implement effective countermeasures in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

The role requires ISO 9001/AS 9100 knowledge, GD&T interpretation, and hands-on experience with SPC and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in science or engineering with electro/mechanical emphasis.
• Experience with high-precision machined parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Supplier quality assurance experience.
• Continuous improvement and Lean mindset.
• ERP/MRP planning systems understanding.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality functions for programs from proposal through shipment to customer.
• Host customer and internal quality audits; participate in IPTs.
• Develop, implement and maintain QA programs and QC tools.
• Issue SCARs and CAPAs; drive supplier corrective actions.
• Analyze design reliability and recommend process changes.
• Support production readiness and track supplier audit actions.
• Interface with suppliers/customers on program quality requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving

Precision parts & assembly ops

ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems

GD&T interpretation & drawings

SPC & process capability

Supplier quality assurance

Continuous Improvement & Lean

ERP/MRP planning systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/PP) + MS Project

Willingness to travel (up to 10%)

Education

BS/MS in science or engineering (electro/mechanical focus)

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt

ASQ CQE/CQM Certification

Military or aerospace quality systems experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

## Quality EngineerApplylocations: Moorpark, CA - EBADtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ107475This opportunity is located within our **Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company** business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.**Job Description**EBAD is seeking a **Quality Engineer** with experience working in a manufacturing environment.**Responsibilities:**This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.* Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations.* Actively participate in IPTs and leads FMEAs.* Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits.* Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.* Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems.* Establish QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.* Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems.* Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).* Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.* Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.* Works closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness.* Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a daily basis.* Leads quality in production activities: Factory materials, process, assemblies, products, and field failures (RMA).**Requirements:**The successful candidate preferably will have a BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with emphasis in electro/mechanical engineering and experience in quality engineering.* Experience with high precision machined parts and assembly operations.* Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.* Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).* Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.* Supplier Quality Assurance experience.* Understanding of, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.* Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.* Must be willing to travel up to 10%.**Preferred skills:**Six Sigma Black or Green Belt. ASQ CQE/CQM Certification. Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems. Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.**Compensation:**Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.*Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.*