Quality Engineer IIII

DSJ Global; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturer in California. You will lead quality initiatives across manufacturing and engineering to ensure compliance and reliability of highly engineered components.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with suppliers and customers in a regulated environment. A minimum of 5 years in aerospace quality is required, with experience in APQP/AS9145 preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with APQP, AS9145, or similar product quality planning methodologies
• U.S. Person status required due to the nature of the products and programs supported

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key quality resource supporting manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers
• Lead investigations into product and process issues while driving long-term corrective actions
• Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and consistency
• Support audits, qualification efforts, and quality system initiatives within a regulated aerospace environment
• Review manufacturing and engineering changes to ensure quality requirements are maintained
• Drive continuous improvement projects using data, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

AS9145

Lean manufacturing

Minitab

Process capability

Mistake-proofing

Structured problem solving

Statistical analysis

ASQ Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline

Tools

APQP

AS9145

Minitab

Job description

Join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer known for producing highly engineered components that support critical aircraft and defense systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex products in a quality-driven environment where reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key quality resource supporting manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers
• Lead investigations into product and process issues while driving long-term corrective actions
• Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and consistency
• Support audits, qualification efforts, and quality system initiatives within a regulated aerospace environment
• Review manufacturing and engineering changes to ensure quality requirements are maintained
• Drive continuous improvement projects using data, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with APQP, AS9145, or similar product quality planning methodologies
• U.S. Person status required due to the nature of the products and programs supported

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab
• Experience with process capability, mistake-proofing, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• ASQ Quality Engineer certification preferred