Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Eravant is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support the QMS and quality operations within an aerospace environment. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure AS9100 compliance.

Responsibilities include audits, NCR investigations and corrective actions, supplier quality, and mentoring QA/QC staff. A competitive benefits package and bonus potential are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years in quality engineering in aerospace, electronics or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 QMS.
• Experience with NCR, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support AS9100 audits and maintain QMS compliance.
• Lead or participate in internal, customer, and supplier audits.
• Investigate NCRs and drive root-cause and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot quality issues with engineering and manufacturing.
• Support customer concerns, RMAs and documentation requirements.
• Work with purchasing to resolve supplier quality issues and improve performance.
• Mentor QA/QC inspectors and participate in MRB activities.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Quality Engineering

AS9100

Root Cause

NCR Handling

Cross-functional

Communication

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

Quality Management Software

Job description

Description

Eravant is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support our Quality Management System and quality operations within an aerospace and RF/microwave environment. This position will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve quality issues, improve processes, and maintain compliance with AS9100 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation for AS9100 audits and ongoing QMS compliance.
• Lead or participate in internal, customer, and external quality audits.
• Investigate NCRs and quality failures and drive root cause and corrective action activities.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to troubleshoot and resolve product quality issues.
• Support customer quality concerns, RMAs, corrective action requests, and documentation requirements.
• Work with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Provide guidance to production and inspection personnel regarding quality requirements and containment activities.
• Support and mentor QA/QC inspectors as needed.
• Participate in MRB and nonconformance disposition activities.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Eravant also offers an annual potential bonus and a rich benefits package that includes:

• 4 Medical plan options
• 2 Dental options
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 8 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday
• PTO
• 401(k) with match
• Eligibility for a quarterly and annual bonus

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, aerospace, electronics, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Experience with NCR, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on quality environment rather than solely an administrative role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic quality/documentation systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage quality issues and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Position level may be adjusted based on experience. Candidates with demonstrated quality leadership and people-management experience may be considered for the Quality Supervisor role.
• Experience in RF, microwave, aerospace, defense, electronics, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience supporting or leading AS9100 audits.
• Experience investigating customer complaints, RMAs, and supplier quality issues.