Quality Engineer

CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEMS INC; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

PTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, PaidH

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Matching (Up to 5%)

Education assistance

Company sponsored events

Job summary

Magnaflow in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to analyze and improve manufacturing processes and quality systems for automotive components. You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Product Development to ensure processes meet specifications and quality standards.

You will apply statistical methods, develop PFMEAs and Control Plans, and support NPI and PPAP submissions to drive process capability and product quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing quality/process engineering experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, process capability, and product reliability.
• Perform CP K/PPK studies and statistical analysis to evaluate manufacturing performance.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support NPI activities including PPAP submissions and process validation.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, PDCA, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and implement CAPA; reduce COPQ through process improvements.
• Monitor quality KPIs and support internal/external quality audits.

Skills

statistical analysis

problem solving

root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Excel

Minitab

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

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 DevelopmentAnalyze 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 ImprovementLead 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 & ValidationConduct 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 & CollaborationMonitor 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 teamsRequirements: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 SalaryPTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision401k Matching (Up to 5%)Education assistanceCompany sponsored eventsGrowing department and team#LI-Onsite