Quality Engineer III — RCCA + AS9100 Lead

Frontgrade Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

9x80 compressed schedule

Job summary

Frontgrade is seeking a Quality Engineer III to lead risk analysis, control plans, inspection, supplier quality, and metrology methods. You will ensure customer requirements and regulatory standards are met across projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, support RCCA investigations, and help maintain AS9100D compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Learn manufacturing processes and participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Support nonconforming material processes, MRB activities, and disposition tracking.
• Collect and analyze quality data; prepare charts and reports for leadership and reviews.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, quality records, and workmanship documentation per AS9100D and customer requirements.
• Support supplier quality through documenting nonconformances and supplier metrics.
• Learn IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and J-STD-001 standards through training and hands-on experience.
• Assist with ESD, FOD, and counterfeit parts prevention activities.
• Compile and audit product compliance documentation and FAI per AS9102.

Skills

Risk analysis

Control plans

Inspection

Supplier quality

Metrology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or related field

Job description

Frontgrade is seeking a Quality Engineer III to lead risk analysis, control plans, inspection, supplier quality, and metrology methods. You will ensure customer requirements and regulatory standards are met across projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, support RCCA investigations, and help maintain AS9100D compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives.