Rail Quality Engineer: FAI, CAPA & Root Cause Expert

System One, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Santa Fe Springs, CA to ensure rail vehicle equipment meets specifications throughout the product lifecycle.

You will support manufacturing, supplier quality, and field performance by investigating nonconformances, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, BOMs, and inspection documents; conducting FAI, managing NCR/CAPA, and ensuring ISO 9001 and ISO 22163 compliance;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and processes.
• Experience managing FAI, NCR, and CAPA activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and inspection requirements.
• Familiarity with rail industry standards such as ISO 22163.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufactured products comply with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor production processes and quality checkpoints to ensure consistent product quality.
• Lead FAI inspections and prepare formal reports for internal and customer review.
• Initiate NCRs and track CAPA activities to closure.
• Support QMS implementation and ISO 9001 / ISO 22163 compliance.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to ensure required documentation is available for FAI.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

FAI

8D problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Job description

System One, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Santa Fe Springs, CA to ensure rail vehicle equipment meets specifications throughout the product lifecycle.

You will support manufacturing, supplier quality, and field performance by investigating nonconformances, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, BOMs, and inspection documents; conducting FAI, managing NCR/CAPA, and ensuring ISO 9001 and ISO 22163 compliance;