Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing & Supplier Lead

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

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will lead quality functions across programs, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS 9100 standards while collaborating with engineering and suppliers to deliver reliable products.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in science or engineering, have strong analytical skills, familiarity with GD&T and SPC, and are experienced in supplier QA environments.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in science or engineering.
• Experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• GD&T interpretation and mechanical drawing knowledge.
• SPC techniques and process capability concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
• Awareness of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency with MS Windows – Excel/Word/PowerPoint; MS Project a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment, ensuring customer requirements align with EBAD cost and delivery goals.
• Participate in IPTs and lead FMEAs.
• Host customer quality audits and participate in internal audits.
• Interface with suppliers and customers on program quality requirements.
• Develop, document, and maintain QA/QC programs and systems.
• Establish QA/QC tools to measure supplier performance.
• Issue supplier SCARs and drive corrective actions.
• Initiate CAPAs with suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide guidance on quality standards and government regulations.
• Analyze design reliability and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering to bring quality products to production readiness.
• Track action plans from supplier audits and monitor progress.
• Lead quality in production activities including materials, processes, assemblies, and field failures (RMA).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Supplier QA experience

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP familiarity

MS Windows (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

BS/MS in science or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will lead quality functions across programs, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS 9100 standards while collaborating with engineering and suppliers to deliver reliable products.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in science or engineering, have strong analytical skills, familiarity with GD&T and SPC, and are experienced in supplier QA environments.