Quality Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Stellant Systems in Torrance, CA is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to lead the QMS and ensure AS9100 compliance. The role focuses on driving corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement across the quality function.

You will own RCCA processes, manage internal/external audits, and develop KPI dashboards to inform leadership reviews, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and documentation integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably aerospace.
• Experience leading RCCA using 8D, DMAIC, 5Whys, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 requirements and internal audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCCA and CAR management, ensure timely closure and robust containment.
• Own AS9100 internal audit program; conduct process, product, and system audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100 knowledge

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quality Systems Engineer

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $120,000-$150,000/yr

We are currently seeking a Quality Systems Engineer at our Torrance, CA location to take a lead role in managing Stellant System’s QMS and ensuring compliance with AS9100.

Responsibilities

Corrective Action Management

• 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.

Internal Audit Program Ownership

• 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.

Quality Reporting & KPI Analytics

• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicator (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.

Engineering Change Notice (ECN) Processing

• 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.

ESD Program Ownership (ANSI/ESD S20.20)

• 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.

Controlled Environment Governance

• 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.

Revision Control & Change Management

• 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.

External Audit Planning & Readiness

• 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

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.

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 Arm Regulations (ITAR).