Quality Engineer

J&M Products, Inc.; San Fernando (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J&M Products, Inc. in California seeks a Quality Assurance specialist to ensure aerospace components meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.

You will review drawings, develop inspection plans, support RCCA/CAPA, and maintain the QMS in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001, while collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to improve processes and drive KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years related experience and/or training.
• AS9100 environment experience preferred.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specs and customer requirements for compliance.
• Develop inspection plans, control plans and FAI documentation (AS9102).
• Perform RCCA and CAPA for nonconforming products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze inspection/test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or participate in MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Support production floor quality problem-solving and real-time issue resolution.
• Conduct internal process and product audits; maintain QMS per AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Develop/update quality procedures, work instructions and docs.
• Assist audits and act as audit contact; track KPIs (scrap, rework, yield, complaints).

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

FMEA/PFMEA

GD&T

Quality tools

Data analysis

Excel

Minitab

ERP/MES systems

Communication skills

Audit processes

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

ERP/MES systems

CMM

Job description

This role ensures that aerospace components meet strict regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements. The position supports both product quality assurance (inspection, validation, and compliance of parts) and Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance and improvement in accordance with standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure compliance throughout manufacturing.
• Develop and implement inspection plans, control plans, and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation (AS9102).
• Perform or support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCCA, CAPA) for nonconforming products.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Analyze inspection and test data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Support production floor quality problem-solving and real-time issue resolution.
• Conduct internal process audits and product audits.
• Maintain and improve the company’s Quality Management System in compliance with AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop, update, and control quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits; act as a point of contact during audit activities.
• Track and report key quality metrics (KPIs), including scrap, rework, yield, and customer complaints.
• Support supplier quality management, including supplier audits and qualification.
• Ensure proper document control and configuration management practices are followed.
• Assist in training employees on quality procedures and best practices.
• Communicate performance and updates to management as required
• Create and/or update various reports and charts as required
• Enforce all employee handbook procedures and company rules
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with quality tools such as: Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/PFMEA), and Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, special processes).
• Experience with inspection tools and methods (CMM, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Familiarity with corrective action systems and audit processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with quality and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Minitab, ERP/MES systems).
• Enforce all employee handbook procedures and company rules

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or related technical field.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training.
• Technical aptitude to understand the equipment, processes and blueprints.
• Experience working in an AS9100-certified environment preferred