Quality Engineer

MagnaFlow Group; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick Pay

Birthday Holiday

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Matching (Up to 5%)

Education assistance

Company sponsored events

Job summary

Magnaflow in Oceanside, CA seeks a Quality Engineer to analyze and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring conformance to quality standards. You will lead CPk/PPAP activities, develop FMEAs and Control Plans, and support NPI projects with a focus on root-cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

This role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to drive process capability, product quality, and operational efficiency while supporting QMS and quality audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis experience.
• Experience within ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, process capability, and product reliability.
• Perform process capability studies (CPK, PPK) and statistical analysis to evaluate manufacturing performance.
• Develop and maintain Process FMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including PPAP submissions and process validation.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, PDCA).
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and reduce COPQ.
• Monitor quality KPIs and support audits and QMS improvements.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Who Are We

Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement exhaust. Through the Camburg division in Huntington Beach, CA. Magnaflow also supplies race-inspired performance suspension products and vehicle uplifting services, Magnaflow is focused on future growth through both new business development and new product introduction. Our websites are www.magnaflow.com and www.camburg.com.

Salary Range

89800.00—105500.00 USD annually

• Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

What You Will Be Doing

The Quality Engineer performs professional engineering work focused on the analysis, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and quality systems for automotive components. This role partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to ensure production processes consistently meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.

This position independently applies engineering principles, statistical methods, and structured problem-solving techniques to improve process capability, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Engineering Analysis & Process Development

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, process capability, and product reliability.
• Perform process capability studies (CPK, PPK) and statistical analysis to evaluate manufacturing performance.
• Develop and maintain Process FMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including PPAP submissions and process validation.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, PDCA, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through process improvements.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Measurement Systems & Validation

• Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R studies.
• Validate inspection methods, testing systems, and measurement equipment.
• Support approval and validation of production tooling, fixtures, and error-proofing solutions.

Reporting, Systems & Collaboration

• Monitor quality KPIs including scrap, rework, warranty, and customer complaints.
• Prepare reports analyzing manufacturing performance and quality trends.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Participate in maintenance and improvement of the QMS.
• Provide technical support to production and operations

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing quality, process engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Experience with statistical analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis experience.

What You Need

• Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Proficiency with Minitab and statistical analysis tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding, tube bending, assembly, or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• PTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Matching (Up to 5%)
• Education assistance
• Company sponsored events
• Growing department and team