Quality Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Competitive pay with bonuses

Job summary

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC is looking for a Quality Engineer to manage quality-related matters in aerospace manufacturing in San Diego, California. This role emphasizes leadership, technical support, and quality metric improvement.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include flexible options, training opportunities, and competitive pay with bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, or related field).
• 3+ years experience in aerospace industry as a quality engineer preferred.
• Strong knowledge of problem-solving tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong quality culture throughout the organization.
• Conduct audits of quality management systems and processes.
• Interact with production and development teams effectively.

Skills

RCCA problem solving

Statistical analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, or related field)

3+ years relevant work experience as a quality engineer

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Quality Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development and progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, all eligible on your first day of employment.
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

The Quality Engineer performs key aspects required for proper evaluation and resolution of quality related matters and technical issues that may arise during manufacturing and maintenance of turbine engine components. This position supports activities related to quality system requirements compliance, and additionally creates, tracks, and provides statistical analysis, reports, and metrics for quality related activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote a strong quality culture in achievement and performance throughout the organization.
• Complete and assist with both internal and external audits of the quality management system, processes, suppliers, and meeting the criteria of external customer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide quality, technical, and interpretation support to both internal and external customers/suppliers.
• Effectively interact with production and development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products.
• Demonstrate and deliver exceptional customer service by ensuring timely responsiveness and full compliance.
• Continuously improve the quality management system with documentation, procedures, and systems.
• Support quality metric improvement initiatives to meet or exceed site level goals.
• Maintain all site level accreditations to ensure proper business continuity.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, or related field) required.
• 3+ years relevant work experience as a quality engineer or equivalent, aerospace industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RCCA, including problem solving tools and demonstrated effectiveness at facilitating such activities.
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills consistent with DMAIC principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to internal/external customers and suppliers.
• High attention to detail required for documentation and product related activities.

Preferred Skills

• AS9100 lead auditor certification.
• NDT and Inspection process knowledge and competency.
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities.
• Process capability testing (e.g., GR&R) and statistical process control (SPC) experience (e.g., Minitab, Excel).
• Experience with FAA 14CFR Parts 5, 21 and 145.
• Knowledge of and experience with OEM quality systems (e.g., GE, Rolls Royce, P&W, Honeywell, etc.).

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - veterans/disabled.