Quality Engineer

Applied Aerospace; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance leader to supervise QA Inspectors and oversee inspection operations for aerospace components. You will interface with customers, verify contractual and technical requirements, and support root cause analysis as part of a disciplined quality system.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience for the general level, and JD experience with GD&T and AS9100/NADCAP knowledge is a plus. ITAR eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; 5+ years’ experience for general level.
• Senior level requires 10+ years’ experience in engineering environments.
• Experience in technical writing and GD&T is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review/approve manufacturing instruction documents and define inspection operations in build sequences.
• Direct supervision of Quality Assurance Inspectors and daily task assignments.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure contractual and technical requirements are met across the life cycle.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GD&T knowledge

Documentation skills

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

NADCAP knowledge

Job description

• Location 3437 S Airport Way,Stockton, CA, 95206,United States
• Base Pay $78,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt

About Applied Aerospace:

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Analyze, design, interpret and implement company and customer quality requirements. Supervise one or more Quality Assurance Inspectors. Act as a primary interface with our customers and their representatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review/Approve of Manufacturing Instruction Documents/planning and determine necessary inspection operations in the build sequence.
• Direct Supervision of assigned Quality Assurance Inspectors. This includes oversight of daily assignments and training.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to verify all contractual and technical requirements are satisfactorily met throughout the product life cycle.
• As required, prepare data packs or Certificates of Conformance verifying contractual requirements.
• Identify resource requirements to the Program Manager or Director of Quality Assurance that are needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Interface with the customer’s Quality representative and sub-contract suppliers as required, including teleconferences, customer visits, supplier audits, source inspection, etc.
• Review and present non-conformance reports (NCR) to the Corrective Action Board.
• Assist program team in performing root cause analysis and corrective action determination.
• Support QA Director with maintenance and implementation of the overall Quality System.

GENERAL:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing.
• Associate - entry level with limited college project experience.
• General level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 5+ years’ experience.
• Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10+ years’ experience.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Good working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Working knowledge of GD&T a plus.
• Understanding of AS9100 or ISO QMS standards and NADCAP special processes a plus.
• Strong computer background, with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (“AA&D”) is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.