Quality Engineer – MRB

Synstack Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synstack Technologies in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer with 5–10 years in quality/manufacturing engineering and at least 2 years hands-on MRB experience to drive nonconformances through MRB and NCR processes.

You will review engineering drawings and GD&T, coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, inspection, supplier quality, and planning teams, and lead regular Quality Clinic meetings to ensure timely disposition and closure of issues.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on MRB experience is mandatory.
• Strong nonconformance management and MRB disposition knowledge.
• Experience with NCR/NCMR/QN quality notifications.
• Solid interpretation of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on inspection of parts when needed and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience leading Quality Clinic / cross-functional meetings.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate nonconforming materials through MRB.
• Review and process NCR/QN and other nonconformance docs.
• Coordinate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and more.
• Physically inspect nonconforming parts to understand defects.
• Review drawings, specs, inspection reports, and GD&T details.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Evaluate nonconformances for impact on form, fit, function, performance, manufacturability.
• Support MRB dispositions such as Use-As-Is, Rework, Repair, Return to Vendor, Scrap.
• Organize and conduct regular Quality Clinic meetings.
• Present open nonconformances and aging issues during clinics.
• Track Quality Clinic actions and ensure closure.
• Drive timely MRB/NCR/QN dispositions and aging issue resolution.
• Perform or support RCA and Corrective/Preventive Actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, etc.

Skills

Quality/Manufacturing Engineering

MRB experience

Nonconformance management

MRB disposition

NCR/NCMR/QN systems

GD&T interpretation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Quality Clinic facilitation

Stakeholder coordination

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer with 5-10 years of overall experience and a minimum of 2 years of hands-on Material Review Board (MRB) experience, preferably in the aerospace/manufacturing industry.

The role requires hands-on involvement in nonconformance evaluation, physical inspection of parts when required, coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, conducting Quality Clinic meetings, and driving quality issues through timely disposition and closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate nonconforming materials, parts, components, and assemblies through the MRB process.
• Review and process NCR/ QN and other nonconformance documentation.
• Coordinate and discuss quality issues with all relevant stakeholders, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and other functions.
• Physically inspect nonconforming parts when required to understand the actual defect/condition and support technical evaluation.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection reports, dimensional results, and other technical documentation.
• Strongly understand and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Evaluate nonconformances for potential impact on form, fit, function, performance, manufacturability, assembly, and downstream operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other stakeholders to support appropriate MRB dispositions such as Use-As-Is, Rework, Repair, Return to Vendor, and Scrap, in accordance with applicable authorization requirements.
• Organize and conduct regular Quality Clinic meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Present and discuss open nonconformances, recurring defects, aging issues, and critical quality concerns during Quality Clinic meetings.
• Track Quality Clinic action items, responsible stakeholders, target dates, and follow up until closure.
• Drive timely closure of MRB/NCR/QN and aging quality issues.
• Perform or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years of overall Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on MRB experience – Mandatory.
• Strong experience in nonconformance management and MRB disposition processes.
• Experience with NCR/NCMR/QN or equivalent quality notification systems.
• Strong engineering drawing and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Hands-on ability to inspect and evaluate parts when required.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and CAPA.
• Experience conducting or coordinating Quality Clinic / cross-functional quality meetings.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 is preferred.

Preferred Manufacturing Experience

Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing involving:

• Machining
• Sheet-metal fabrication
• Castings and forgings
• Mechanical assemblies
• Heat treatment
• Special processes

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct MRB experience is mandatory.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.
• MRB & Nonconformance Management
• Engineering Drawing & GD&T Interpretation