Quality Engineer — Precision Manufacturing & Process Improvement

DIVERGENT; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality control initiatives across high-precision manufacturing. You will drive process improvements, reduce defects, and implement robust inspection controls while aligning with customer requirements and industry best practices.

You will manage nonconformances, perform root-cause analyses, and develop data-driven dashboards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and proactive quality leadership are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with PPAP, FMEA, and RCA to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Knowledge of CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques, with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and defect-reduction initiatives, analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Optimize inspection strategies and establish acceptance criteria to improve first-pass yield.
• Serve as quality liaison with customers, managing audits and driving timely issue resolution.
• Oversee nonconformance handling, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions (MRB).
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide real-time quality visibility to stakeholders.
• Support quality planning and deployment, including new process validation and inspection tech adoption.
• Mentor teams and lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.

Skills

Quality initiatives

Process improvement

Defect reduction

Inspection optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

RCA

CMM programming

Gage R&R

Job description

Divergent is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality control initiatives across high-precision manufacturing. You will drive process improvements, reduce defects, and implement robust inspection controls while aligning with customer requirements and industry best practices.

You will manage nonconformances, perform root-cause analyses, and develop data-driven dashboards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and proactive quality leadership are essential in this role.