Quality Systems Engineer

California Amforge Corp; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California Amforge Corp is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to design, maintain, and improve business systems ensuring AS9100 compliance and data-driven performance. The role bridges Quality, Engineering, and Operations to align processes with customer specs and governmental oversight.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional improvement initiatives, building dashboards, and driving preventive actions to enhance system integrity and operational health in a high-regulation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field.
• 4–8+ years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or regulated industry.
• Strong experience with QMS systems and auditing to industry standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or regulated industry.
• GD&T, FMEA, and process validation experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize core business systems (QMS, ERP, MES, document control).
• Identify and eliminate disconnects between systems and actual operations.
• Map and standardize cross-functional processes.
• Translate business requirements into system workflows and controls.
• Ensure systems support compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and governmental oversight.
• Support audits (BSA, LPA, internal/external).
• Ensure traceability, configuration control, and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain system-driven KPIs (OTD, FPY, PPM, scrap).
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to drive decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, digital transformation).
• Reduce manual work and risk through automation and system enhancements.

Skills

QMS systems

Audits

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Position is full time onsite - no remote work

The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving business systems to ensure they are compliant, integrated, and capable of supporting operational performance. This role bridges Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure that business processes are aligned and compliant with AS9100, AS13100, and customer specifications as well as standardized, data-driven, and scalable. The role will be responsible to establish cross functional support to enhance the health of business deliverables.

The statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties & responsibilities of the classification & are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusi ve.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and optimize core business systems (QMS, ERP, MES, document control)
• Identify and eliminate disconnects between systems and actual operations
• Map and standardize cross-functional processes
• Translate business requirements into system workflows and controls
• Ensure systems support compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and governmental oversight
• Support Business System Audits (BSA), layer process audits (LPA) and internal/external audits
• Ensure traceability, configuration control, and data integrity
• Develop and maintain system-driven KPIs (OTD, FPY, PPM, scrap, etc.)
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to drive decision-making
• Identify system bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, digital transformation)
• Reduce manual work, redundancy, and risk through automation and system enhancements
• Support root cause analysis for system-related failures
• Drive corrective actions that fix process/system breakdowns—not just symptoms
• Prevent recurrence through controls embedded in systems
• Partner with IT on system solutions
• Configure workflows, permissions, and controls

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Field (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 4–8+ years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or regulated industry
• Strong experience with QMS systems as well as auditing to industry standards
• Strong understanding of cross-functional business processes
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or regulated industry
• Familiarity with GD&T, FMEA, and process validation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality improvement.
• High level of initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.