Quality Systems Engineer: Audit & Process Improvement

Divergent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity plan

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to join our team in Torrance, CA. You will lead quality control initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure production meets customer and industry standards in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

This role requires strong auditing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibility for CAPA, Gage R&R, and process validation to maintain first-pass yield and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology under US export controls.
• Experience with quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis to resolve quality issues.
• Knowledge of advanced inspection methods including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive decision-making for yield improvement.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits and manage CAPAs to drive improvements.
• Host third-party and customer audits ensuring compliance with QMS.
• Maintain corrective/preventive actions and root cause analysis.
• Develop dashboards to monitor KPIs and share insights with stakeholders.
• Implement process controls and standardize inspection methods to improve first-pass yield.

Skills

QMS audits

CAPA

PPAP

FMEA

RCA

CMM programming

Gage R&R

Data analysis

RCA

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality standards (AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF)

Six Sigma or CQE beneficial

Tools

CMM programming

Gage R&R

Sampling techniques

Job description

Divergent is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to join our team in Torrance, CA. You will lead quality control initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure production meets customer and industry standards in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

This role requires strong auditing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibility for CAPA, Gage R&R, and process validation to maintain first-pass yield and regulatory compliance.