Quality Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

Volex; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Electronics seeks a Quality Engineer to oversee high‑reliability military/defense and aerospace contracts, ensuring IPC-610/J-STD-001 and AS9100/ISO 9000 compliance across PCB, cable, and assembly processes.

The role includes leading AOI and 3D X‑ray inspections, CAPA/MRB, audits, supplier quality, calibration, SPC analysis, and document control to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in Military/Defense/Aerospace quality engineering.
• Experience with IPC-610 and J-STD-001 and related standards.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality compliance for customer contracts and programs.
• Plan, document, and ensure requirements are met per SOW.
• Lead ESD/FOD, CAPA, nonconforming materials and MRB processes.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers effectively.
• Select and calibrate manufacturing equipment; support inspections.
• Perform data collection and SPC trend analysis for CAPA.
• Review AS9102 FAIRs, supplier data packages, and test reports.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and graphs; QA system audits.
• Inspect drawings; manage training, supplier quality, calibration.
• Support customer and supplier audits; release or hold shipments.

Skills

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Audit experience

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Experience in Military/Defense/Aerospace quality engineering

Tools

ISO 9000/AS9100

IPC-610

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-600

IPC-A-620

AS9100 Quality System

AOI / 3D X-ray inspection

Job description

Irvine Electronics seeks a Quality Engineer to oversee high‑reliability military/defense and aerospace contracts, ensuring IPC-610/J-STD-001 and AS9100/ISO 9000 compliance across PCB, cable, and assembly processes.

The role includes leading AOI and 3D X‑ray inspections, CAPA/MRB, audits, supplier quality, calibration, SPC analysis, and document control to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.