Quality Engineer

Elevate Ventures; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Stockton, California to oversee all quality requirements and supervise Quality Assurance Inspectors. The role involves interfacing with customers and ensuring compliance with contractual specifications. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has extensive experience in technical environments. Key skills include knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and technical writing proficiency. The company promotes equal employment opportunities and offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree focused on aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing.
• Experience in technical writing is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, interpret, and implement quality requirements.
• Supervise Quality Assurance Inspectors and oversee their training.
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance when necessary.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Technical writing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Entry level – Associate

5+ years’ experience

10+ years’ experience

Job description

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.

Overview of Position

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 Manufacturing Instruction Documents/planning and determine necessary inspection operations in the build sequence.
• Direct supervision of assigned Quality Assurance Inspectors, including 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.
• Prepare data packs or Certificates of Conformance verifying contractual requirements, as required.
• 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 inspections, 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 is a plus.
• Understanding of AS9100 or ISO QMS standards and NADCAP special processes is a plus.
• Strong computer background, with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Applied Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applied Aerospace is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or individuals who may need religious or medical accommodation.

If you need accommodation because of a disability, medical, or religious reason for any part of the employment process you can notify the Human Resources Department, and your request will be reviewed.