Quality Engineer I – Lean, APQP & Aerospace Impact

Ducommun Incorporated; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support quality program planning and ensure contractual compliance with quality requirements for delivered products. The role involves reviewing contract documentation, assisting in CAD/CAM/CAI data usage, and maintaining quality systems under ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap standards.

Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, you will work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or four-year technical degree required.
• Up to three years of technical experience preferred in aerospace or automotive industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing contract documentation for quality requirements and develop inspection plans.
• Support review of customer requirements for digital product definition and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to Lean implementation and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing.
• Develop and update quality documents such as Control Plan, PFMEA, and Inspection Instructions.
• Participate in internal audits and root-cause investigations to drive corrective actions.

Skills

Five S

CI Process

Kaizen

SPC

ISO 9001

AS 9100

Aerospace specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Baan MPR

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support quality program planning and ensure contractual compliance with quality requirements for delivered products. The role involves reviewing contract documentation, assisting in CAD/CAM/CAI data usage, and maintaining quality systems under ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap standards.

Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, you will work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions,