Quality Engineer III - Lean, RCCA & Supplier Quality

Frontgrade Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K match with company contribution

9X80 compressed work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer III in California to lead risk analysis, control plans, inspection, and supplier quality programs. You will apply metrology methods and ensure compliance with AS9100D and IPC standards, while mentoring junior engineers and leading RCCA efforts.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer and regulatory requirements in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline; 9 years may be substituted for a degree; 3 years with a Masters.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Learn manufacturing processes and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Support nonconforming material process and MRB activities; track dispositions and containment actions.
• Collect and analyze quality data; prepare charts/reports for leadership and participate in reviews.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans and quality records per AS9100D and customer requirements.
• Support supplier quality documentation and metrics.
• Learn and apply IPC workmanship standards through training and hands-on experience.
• Support compliance with ESD, FOD, and counterfeit parts prevention.
• Assist in compiling compliance documentation (EIDPs, FAI per AS9102, source inspection records).
• Lead corrective actions and contribute to procedure changes.
• Support internal audits and audits by customers/DCMA/3rd parties.
• Lead RCCA investigations using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams under senior guidance.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and inspectors.

Skills

Quality engineering

Risk analysis

Statistical methods

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience-based alternative (9 years w/o degree)

Masters degree qualifies for 3-year rule

Tools

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-620

J-STD-001

Job description

Frontgrade Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer III in California to lead risk analysis, control plans, inspection, and supplier quality programs. You will apply metrology methods and ensure compliance with AS9100D and IPC standards, while mentoring junior engineers and leading RCCA efforts.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer and regulatory requirements in high-stakes environments.