Quality Engineer - Quality Systems

RBC Bearings; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer (Systems) to oversee quality assurance for new products and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. The role emphasizes AS9100/AS13100 systems, first article builds, and customer audits.

You will coordinate test plans, maintain calibration, and generate validation reports, while supporting RCCA investigations and internal/external audits. Local candidates only, with salary range noted in posting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with 5+ years in Aerospace (mechanical) or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field with minimum 3 years in Aerospace (mechanical)

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance aspects of new product introduction.
• Provide oversight to ensure engineering docs match manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate first article builds ensuring traceability to standards.
• Develop test methods for product validation.
• Maintain test equipment to traceable aerospace standards.
• Perform performance validation tests per specs.
• Generate test reports for validation tests.
• Support QA for first articles and corrective actions.
• Review contracts, specs, and planning; participate in audits.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

AS13100 knowledge

GD&T

First article

NADCAP audits

ITAR compliance

FAA/PMA

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma/GED + 5+ years aerospace

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Eng or related + 3+ years aerospace

Tools

Inspection equipment

MS Office

Job description

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.

JOB TITLE/LOCATION

Quality Engineer (Systems) – Santa Ana, CA

DESCRIPTION

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured goods. Activities include continually assessing company processes and recommending improvements. An emphasis on “systems” involves the implementation of AS9100 and AS13100.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Work within the company policies to manage the quality assurance aspects of new product introduction.
• Provide oversight of the manufacture of products to ensure that engineering documentation is consistent with manufacturing methods employed.
• Coordinate activities associated with “first article build” of new products, ensuring that fabricated items are traceable to documented standards at the time of release of product into the production mode.
• Develop test methods/procedures to support product validation efforts.
• Maintain test equipment to traceable standards accepted in the aerospace industry.
• Perform performance validation tests to meet customer specifications.
• Generate test reports of performance validation tests.
• QE support of Prime Customers for first articles and corrective action.
• Reviewing contracts, specifications, purchase orders, and planning.
• Planning and implementing quality initiatives throughout the organization.
• Recommending, reviewing & approving changes to manufacturing plans & drawings based on customer requirements.
• Performing internal & external audits.
• Participating in RCCA investigations as required.
• Assisting with training of the RBC Divisions in regards to Customer and Quality System.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma/GED AND 5+ years of experience in Aerospace industry (mechanical), Or;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any other related field and minimum 3 years in Aerospace industry (mechanical).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Practical experience in precision inspection equipment and calibration.
• Knowledge in aerospace materials.
• Must enjoy the challenges of working in the fast pace, sometimes demanding Aerospace World.
• Working knowledge of FAA/PMA.
• Hands‑on working knowledge of ASME Y14.5.
• Dimensional Inspection and GD&T.
• GAGE, R&R, SPC, PFMEA, PPAP.
• Experience with AS9100 systems and AS13100.
• Experience with internal audits, customer audits, and NADCAP audits.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works indoors within the office and manufacturing areas. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate or loud. Also, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or to hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000/annually.

At this time, we are only considering local candidates.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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