Quality Engineer – Smart Factory Automation

Machina Labs; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Stock Options

Job summary

Machina Labs is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products and manufacturing processes meet quality standards. This hands-on role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain to identify issues, drive corrective actions, and build repeatable processes that scale with a growing operation.

You will lead root cause investigations, CAPA, FAI, and document-driven improvements, while reviewing drawings and quality procedures on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality role.
• Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and FAI.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Implement a Quality Management System for the Cell Production Team, including supplier feedback (SCAR) and engineering feedback (ECM).
• Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPA.
• Conduct inspections (FAI, in-process, final) and review drawings for quality compliance.
• Develop and improve quality procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce defects and improve yields.
• Promote culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

GD&T

FAI

Inspection Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

eQMS

Inspection equipment

Job description

Machina Labs is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products and manufacturing processes meet quality standards. This hands-on role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain to identify issues, drive corrective actions, and build repeatable processes that scale with a growing operation.

You will lead root cause investigations, CAPA, FAI, and document-driven improvements, while reviewing drawings and quality procedures on the factory floor.