Quality Engineer I - Aerospace Compliance & Improvement

Ducommun, Inc.; Wintersburg (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Quality Engineer I to support cost-effective quality programs ensuring contractual compliance and product integrity.

Under guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, you will review documentation, develop inspection plans, and ensure proper handling of customer requirements. The role emphasizes Lean, APQP, and continuous improvement with opportunities to work on multiple programs and learn in a technical aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Five S, continuous improvement, Kaizen, SPC and ISO 9001/AS 9100 expertise.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Good memory for detail.
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous - records must be accurate and maintained.
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assure quality planning and execution of cost-effective quality programs to meet contractual requirements.
• Review contract documentation for quality-related requirements and develop inspection plans.
• Support design/manufacturing/test documentation reviews and ensure customer-approved CAD/CAM data usage.
• Maintain QA documentation and participate in APQP activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances and quality escapes.
• Assist in internal audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS 9100 and Nadcap.

Skills

Five S

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

SPC

ISO 9001/AS 9100

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail oriented

Procedural reading

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science or technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Baan (MPR system)

Job description

Ducommun, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Quality Engineer I to support cost-effective quality programs ensuring contractual compliance and product integrity.

Under guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, you will review documentation, develop inspection plans, and ensure proper handling of customer requirements. The role emphasizes Lean, APQP, and continuous improvement with opportunities to work on multiple programs and learn in a technical aerospace environment.