Quality Engineer

Jobot; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Merit-based bonus incentives

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our aerospace manufacturing team in California. You will interpret blueprints, perform First Article Inspections per AS9100 Rev. D, and support PPAP and PFMEA documentation for new orders.

Collaborating with Production and Operations, you’ll ensure parts meet blueprint specifications, assist in quoting RFQs, and help implement our E2 ERP system while applying rigorous quality controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Aerospace Manufacturing with a strong quality focus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and solid mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with E2 or similar ERP systems.
• AS9100 Rev. D internal audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9100 Rev. D standards.
• Complete PPAP and PFMEA documentation for new orders when required.
• Manage Net-Inspect requirements for customer compliance.
• Prepare competitive bids for new and repeat RFQs, including complex machined assemblies and spin‑formed parts.
• Inspect finished and in‑process products, ensuring alignment with blueprint specifications.
• Collaborate daily with Production and Operations Managers to track parts in process.
• Experience in quoting new jobs and RFQs.

Skills

Read blueprints/schematics

Detail-oriented

Mechanical aptitude

AS9100 internal audits

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

E2 ERP systems

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Job details

Quality Engineer - Leader in Aerospace Industry over 60 years

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per hour

A bit about us

Join a team that has pushed the limits of precision machining and metal forming for the aerospace industry. For over 50 years, we have been a leading national organization speciailzing in high‑temperature metal forming, deep draw forming, CNC precision machining.

Quality isn’t just a slogan... It’s the foundation of everything we do. We’ve built a reputation for delivering precision-engineered components with minimal rejection rates, ensuring customer satisfaction and on‑time delivery in a highly competitive aerospace market. We’re committed to continual improvement and expanding our capabilities to meet evolving industry needs.

Why join us

• 401(k) matching
• Merit-based bonus incentives
• Competitive salary
• Clean, organized shop
• Stability - Over 60 years of rich history and we are growing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Details

We are seeking an Experienced Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards. From interpreting blueprints to inspecting complex aerospace components, your expertise will help us maintain our legacy of excellence. You’ll also contribute to quoting new projects and assist in implementing our E2 MRP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9100 Rev. D standards.
• Complete PPAP and PFMEA documentation for new orders when required.
• Manage Net-Inspect requirements for customer compliance.
• Prepare competitive bids for new and repeat RFQs, including complex machined assemblies and spin‑formed parts.
• Inspect finished and in‑process products, ensuring alignment with blueprint specifications.
• Collaborate daily with Production and Operations Managers to track parts in process.
• Experience in quoting new jobs and RFQs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Aerospace Manufacturing with a strong quality focus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and solid mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with E2 or similar ERP systems.
• AS9100 Rev. D internal audit experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes

• Metal spinning
• CNC machining
• Manual mills & lathes
• Heat treating, chemical processing, welding

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