Quality Engineer

Luxfer Gas Cylinders; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision

11 Company paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Luxfer Gas Cylinders seeks a Quality Assurance & Compliance professional in Riverside, CA to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and aerospace standards with focus on process improvement, supplier quality, and AS9100 compliance.

The role involves audits, documentation reviews, and driving corrective actions. Requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 3–5 years in quality roles within manufacturing or aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system and documentation compliance with customer, regulatory, and standards requirements.
• Assist in internal and external audits, including customer and third-party audits.
• Participate in preparation, review, and approval of quality documentation.
• Create and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with suppliers to ensure product quality and compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate non-conformance from supplier parts or processes.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to monitor trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare quality reports and metrics for internal and customer use.
• Interface with customers regarding product quality issues.
• Coordinate with production to address quality concerns.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Internal Audits

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Minitab

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

Minitab

Job description

Luxfer Gas Cylinders manufactures and distributes gas cylinders and is an operating unit of Luxfer Group based in Riverside, CA. Our products serve customers in major gas cylinder markets, including medical, life support, beverage, fire, scuba, and specialty gases. We maintain operating facilities in the United States, the UK, Canada and China. And with more than 50 million Luxfer cylinders in service, we pride ourselves on an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.

Benefits

• 401k, 100% match for the first 6% of employee contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision
• 11 Company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Learn more about us at:
www.luxfercylinders.com
www.luxfer.com

Summary

This position shall be responsible for ensuring that products meet customer, regulatory, and aerospace standards, with a focus on process improvement, supplier quality, and compliance with AS9100 requirements. The goal of this position is to achieve compliance with requirements and take advantage of improving the cost of compliance

Essential Job Functions - Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure system and documentation compliance with customer, regulatory, and standards requirements
• Assist in internal and external audits, including customer and third‑party audits
• Participate in preparation, review, and approval of quality documentation

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Create and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions

Supplier Quality

• Work with suppliers to ensure product quality and compliance with requirements
• Coordinate non-conformance from supplier parts or processes.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to monitor trends and identify improvement opportunities
• Prepare quality reports and metrics (ex. First Article Inspection Reports) for internal and customer use

Customer Support & Issue Resolution

• Interface with customers regarding product quality issues
• Coordinate with production to address quality concerns

Job Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field preferred).

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace industries.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, SPC, CAPA).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab) is desirable.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work with chemicals and fibers.
• Able to lift to 25 lbs.

Compensation Range: $80,000 to $90,000

We are committed to a safe, drug‑free work environment and pre‑employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Luxfer Cylinders is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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