Quality Systems Engineer: Lead QMS & Process Improvement

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

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.