Quality Engineer - MRB & Nonconformance (Aerospace)

Saxon Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxon Global is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in the Los Angeles area with 5–10 years in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering and a minimum of 2 years MRB experience. The role focuses on nonconformance evaluation, MRB disposition, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely closure.

You will review drawings, GD&T, NCR/QN documentation, perform or support RCA/CAPA, and lead Quality Clinic meetings to discuss aging issues and critical quality concerns.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on MRB experience.
• Strong GD&T interpretation and inspection skills.

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.

Skills

MRB experience

Nonconformance management

GD&T interpretation

Root Cause Analysis

Engineering drawing

Stakeholder management

Inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Saxon Global is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in the Los Angeles area with 5–10 years in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering and a minimum of 2 years MRB experience. The role focuses on nonconformance evaluation, MRB disposition, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely closure.

You will review drawings, GD&T, NCR/QN documentation, perform or support RCA/CAPA, and lead Quality Clinic meetings to discuss aging issues and critical quality concerns.