QUALITY ENGINEER II

LISI Medical; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LISI Medical in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer II to drive process capability, control plans, and root-cause analysis across products and processes. You will lead audits, support PPAP, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to reduce defects and variation.

Responsibilities include leading 8D investigations, contributing to APQP, and developing quality metrics while applying SPC methods and analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).
• Experience with RCCA, 8D, FMEA, SPC, and MRB processes.
• Experience in scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• AS9100 knowledge; Nadcap familiarity; preferred Lead Auditor certification.
• Exposure to APQP and quality planning for new product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support internal and external audits per schedules.
• Drive root cause corrective actions and 8D investigations.
• Review drawings for accuracy and integrate into quality plans.
• Initiate and revise quality procedures to support improvements.
• Lead supplier quality activities and PPAP/ACAP documentation.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics for assigned products.
• Apply SPC and data analysis to reduce variation and defects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain.

Skills

Analytical

Technical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Business Acumen

Cost Consciousness

Adaptability

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

QUALITY ENGINEER II

Yearly Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000

SUMMARY

Primary responsibility of a Quality Engineer II is to ensure quality standards are established, achieved and maintained to meet the requirements for the Company’s products and processes. This includes leading cross‑functional efforts to determine process and product capabilities, improving control and inspection plans, driving root cause analysis, implementing statistical methods, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and customer complaints. The Quality Engineer II also serves as a key interface with customers and suppliers to proactively identify and resolve quality risks across the product lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support internal and external audits in accordance with published schedules and specifications
• Lead and follow up on internal and customer corrective actions to ensure timely and effective closure
• Review engineering drawings for accuracy and proper incorporation into quality plans
• Initiate and revise quality procedures and work instructions to support process improvements
• Support and lead customer source inspection activities
• Initiate and review quality plans such as First Article Inspection Reports and PPAP documentation
• Lead root cause corrective actions and complete 8D investigations for recurring or high‑impact issues
• Participate in FMEA activities to identify and mitigate process and product risks
• Support MRB activities and drive reduction of rejections and nonconforming material
• Handle and support resolution of Notices of Escape and customer‑related quality issues
• Drive scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives using data analysis
• Implement and support SPC methods to monitor and improve process performance
• Analyze process capability and recommend improvements to reduce variation
• Improve inspection techniques and support standardization of inspection methods
• Support training and development of inspectors to improve consistency and effectiveness
• Assist with implementation of automated inspection methods to reduce manual measurement
• Work cross‑functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues
• Advise leadership of significant quality concerns or trends
• Perform QMS and policy awareness training as needed
• Follow all HSE procedures and report any nonconformance
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and environmental performance
• Issue and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and monitor closure for effectiveness and timeliness
• Perform or participate in supplier audits and process reviews to assess quality system compliance and manufacturing capability
• Evaluate incoming material nonconformances, disposition supplier‑related rejections, and communicate findings to the supply chain team
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new program launches, including development of Control Plans, FMEAs, and inspection strategies aligned to each program phase
• Develop, maintain, and present quality performance metrics for assigned product lines or processes, including scrap rate, first pass yield, COPQ, and corrective action closure rate
• Analyze trends in quality data and provide actionable reporting to manufacturing and quality leadership on a regular cadence
• Other duties as assigned.

Ways of Working, Experience, and Behaviors

• Analytical – Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and determine root causes
• Technical Skills – Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, SPC, and FMEA
• Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively across departments and leads problem‐solving efforts
• Business Acumen – Understands the impact of quality on cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction
• Cost Consciousness – Supports cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives
• Adaptability – Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Planning/Organizing – Effectively manages projects and deadlines
• Professionalism – Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and sound judgment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities. Expected to provide functional guidance to Quality Engineer I and inspection personnel on quality methods, corrective actions, and process standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred)
• Experience with RCCA, 8D, FMEA, SPC, and MRB processes
• Experience in scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and Nadcap
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certified preferred
• Nadcap AC7108 Chemical Processing
• Nadcap AC7112 Fluid Distribution Systems
• Nadcap AC7114 Non‑destructive Testing
• Familiarity with quality metrics development and data presentation to leadership
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
• Experience with APQP methodology and quality planning for new product introduction preferred
• Exposure to supplier quality management, including SCAR issuance and supplier audit participation, preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and communicate effectively.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply statistical analysis, process capability, and sampling techniques.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; experience with quality tools and data visualization preferred.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; regularly required to walk and/or stand, and to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.

Safety and Environmental: Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture. Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by: Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules). Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection. Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks. Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope. Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work. Be familiar with the site’s HSE policy and objectives. To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact.

EEO STATEMENT

LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.