Quality Engineer for Aerospace & Defense — Growth & Impact

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHBB in California is seeking a Quality Engineer to support multi-million-dollar aerospace and defense projects, delivering quality improvements and career growth in a state-of-the-art environment.

The role requires knowledge of AS9100/ISO standards, root-cause analysis, and GD&T interpretation, with a focus on supplier quality assurance and continuous improvement across global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with aerospace/defense products and processes is preferred.
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM) or relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand Quality Management System Standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 9000.
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions (FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, Five Whys).
• Apply Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC to improve processes.
• Conduct audits to assess compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Auditing

GD&T reading

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SPC

DMAIC

8D

FMEA

Job description

NHBB in California is seeking a Quality Engineer to support multi-million-dollar aerospace and defense projects, delivering quality improvements and career growth in a state-of-the-art environment.

The role requires knowledge of AS9100/ISO standards, root-cause analysis, and GD&T interpretation, with a focus on supplier quality assurance and continuous improvement across global programs.