Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense (ISO 9001/AS 9100)

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Quality Engineer in Moorpark, CA to lead quality activities across programs from proposal to shipment. You will drive supplier quality, perform RCCA analyses, and implement effective countermeasures in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

The role requires ISO 9001/AS 9100 knowledge, GD&T interpretation, and hands-on experience with SPC and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in science or engineering with electro/mechanical emphasis.
• Experience with high-precision machined parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Supplier quality assurance experience.
• Continuous improvement and Lean mindset.
• ERP/MRP planning systems understanding.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality functions for programs from proposal through shipment to customer.
• Host customer and internal quality audits; participate in IPTs.
• Develop, implement and maintain QA programs and QC tools.
• Issue SCARs and CAPAs; drive supplier corrective actions.
• Analyze design reliability and recommend process changes.
• Support production readiness and track supplier audit actions.
• Interface with suppliers/customers on program quality requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving

Precision parts & assembly ops

ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems

GD&T interpretation & drawings

SPC & process capability

Supplier quality assurance

Continuous Improvement & Lean

ERP/MRP planning systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/PP) + MS Project

Willingness to travel (up to 10%)

Education

BS/MS in science or engineering (electro/mechanical focus)

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt

ASQ CQE/CQM Certification

Military or aerospace quality systems experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Quality Engineer in Moorpark, CA to lead quality activities across programs from proposal to shipment. You will drive supplier quality, perform RCCA analyses, and implement effective countermeasures in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

The role requires ISO 9001/AS 9100 knowledge, GD&T interpretation, and hands-on experience with SPC and continuous improvement.