Quality Systems Engineer

Stellant Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to lead RCCA activities and maintain a robust quality management system.

The role includes audits, KPI development, and ESD program ownership to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has aerospace-quality engineering experience, ASQ certifications, and strong data analytics skills to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably in an aerospace environment.
• ASQ certifications: CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, or CRE.
• Lead Auditor certification for AS9100.
• Experience developing KPI dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCCA using 8D, DMAIC, 5Why, Fishbone or equivalent methodologies.
• Assign, track, and follow up with CAR owners for timely closure and robust containment.
• Maintain CAR metrics, aging reports, and trend analyses for leadership review.
• Serve as Lead Internal Auditor, conducting process, product, and system audits.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards for quality, escapes, supplier performance, and COPQ.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, and Engineering to ensure grounding, flooring, and workstation controls.
• Maintain and update controlled workspace specifications and environmental control requirements.
• Generate post-audit reports including findings, strengths, risks, and systemic improvement recommendations.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Audit readiness

Education

ASQ CQE

ASQ CMQ/OE

ASQ CQA

ASQ CRE

Lead Auditor AS9100

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Title

Quality Systems Engineer

Location

Torrance, CA

Salary

$120,000-$150,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead the Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) using 8D, DMAIC, 5Why, Fishbone or equivalent methodologies.
• Assign, track, and follow up with CAR owners to ensure timely closure and robust containment.
• Perform verification of effectiveness (VOE) and ensure objective evidence is documented and audit ready.
• Maintain CAR metrics, aging reports, and trend analyses for leadership review.
• Maintain and publish the AS9100 internal audit schedule, ensuring full clause coverage annually.
• Serve as Lead Internal Auditor, conducting process audits, product audits, and system audits.
• Train and mentor internal auditors; maintain auditor competency records.
• Issue audit reports, track audit findings, and verify corrective action implementation.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards for quality performance, escapes, supplier performance, and cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• Generate executive level reports summarizing trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use data analytics to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support monthly/quarterly business reviews with data‑driven insights.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Notices for quality impact, configuration control, and documentation accuracy.
• Ensure changes are properly flowed into inspection plans, work instructions, and quality records.
• Validate that affected departments implement changes without disruption to product conformity.
• Maintain traceability and revision control for quality related documents.
• Serve as the ESD Program Owner, ensuring compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements.
• Maintain ESD control plans, training records, audits, and calibration/verification of ESD equipment.
• Lead investigations of ESD related nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, and Engineering to ensure proper grounding, flooring, and workstation controls.
• Serve as the owner of all controlled workspace requirements, ensuring compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards for environmental control.
• Maintain and update controlled workspace specifications, including temperature, humidity, particulate control, and cleanliness levels.
• Ensure all environmental requirements are documented, controlled, and traceable within the QMS.
• Maintain cleanroom classification documentation and ensure adherence to gowning, entry/exit, and housekeeping protocols.
• Conduct periodic cleanroom audits and coordinate corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Coordinate updates to procedures and work instructions based on ECNs, corrective actions, audit findings, or process changes with process owners.
• Maintain a periodic review schedule aligned with AS9100 requirements and internal policy.
• Facilitate cross‑functional reviews to confirm procedures reflect current processes and controls.
• Serve as a key leader in preparing the organization for external audits conducted by customers, AS9100 registrars, prime contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate pre‑audit readiness reviews with process owners.
• Ensure all required documentation, records, KPIs, and objective evidence are complete, current, and controlled.
• Validate that corrective actions from prior audits are closed and verified.
• Generate post‑audit reports including findings, strengths, risks, and systemic improvement recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably in an aerospace environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ certifications: CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, or CRE.
• Lead Auditor certification for AS9100.
• Experience with NADCAP, DCMA, or major prime contractor audits.
• Experience developing KPI dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Export Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).