Quality Engineer – Lean & Continuous Improvement

All American Racers; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

All American Racers in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain quality standards across programs. You will lead audits, supplier surveys, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and program management.

Role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of manufacturing quality experience; familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems.
• 3+ years as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and build documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Mil-Spec and government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements to communicate quality expectations to responsible departments.
• Conduct internal and process audits; lead supplier surveys.
• Provide technical direction and support to inspection activities.
• Review drawings and work orders; approve documentation.
• Investigate product discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Document and communicate Quality Plans, test results, and analyses.
• Perform First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Represent QA in customer and supplier communications and certifications.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training materials and QA tasks as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Mil-Spec knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

AS9100 knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

All American Racers in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain quality standards across programs. You will lead audits, supplier surveys, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and program management.

Role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of manufacturing quality experience; familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 is preferred.