Senior Quality Engineer

Stealth Mode; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

401k

Lunch

Job summary

Singularity, an Aerospace & Defense startup in Gardena, CA, seeks a Quality Engineer to own quality systems and execute core functions across inspection, NCRs, and CAPA. You will partner with engineering, production, and supply chain on complex mechanical, electrical, software, and propulsion products.

The role demands hands-on inspection, strong problem solving, and ability to write procedures while directing audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace/defense/high-reliability manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or equivalent QMS at a procedural level.
• Hands-on NCR and CAPA processes with structured root cause analysis (8D/5-Why/A3).
• Direct experience with FAI per AS9102.
• Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5; extract inspection requirements from drawings.
• Experience contributing to DFMEA/PFMEA and control plans.
• Excel-based quality tracking tools and MS Office proficiency.
• Qualified internal auditor experience or willingness to complete training.
• Experience with 3D scanning/portable CMM/optical measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and records across inspection, nonconformance control, CAPA, and FAI.
• Develop and execute receiving, in-process, and final inspection processes; define acceptance criteria and traveler structure.
• Document and process NCRs and execute CAPAs using root cause methods (8D, A3, 5-Why).
• Lead or support DFMEA and PFMEA activities with engineering and production; apply outputs to plans and instructions.
• Plan and execute FAI per AS9102 with dimensional and functional accountability and formal package approval.
• Witness, document, and approve acceptance test results; maintain test records as evidence of conformance.
• Participate as the quality representative in design reviews; support Key Characteristics integration.
• Review ECOs and drawing revisions for impact on inspection criteria, Key Characteristics, and production controls.
• Support supplier quality activities including CoC review, NCR disposition, and SCAR issuance.
• Collect and maintain quality metrics; support reporting and management review.
• Participate as a qualified internal auditor in the organization's audit program.

Skills

Quality Engineering

AS9100/IATF16949

NCR/CAPA

DFMEA/PFMEA

FAI (AS9102)

GD&T

3D Scanning

Internal Auditor

Excel Tools

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Company

Singularity is an Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

About The Company

Singularity is an Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to own both the development of our quality systems and the day-to-day execution of core quality functions across inspection, nonconformance management, and corrective action. You will work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to build and sustain quality processes for a complex integrated product spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and propulsion systems. This role requires equal comfort writing a procedure and processing an NCR — often on the same day.

Key Responsibilities

• Author and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and records across inspection, nonconformance control, corrective action, and first article inspection processes
• Develop and execute receiving, in-process, and final inspection processes; define acceptance criteria, inspection hold points, and traveler structure for production operations
• Document and process nonconformance reports (NCRs) and execute corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) using a structured root cause analysis methodology (8D, A3, 5-Why, or equivalent)
• Lead or support DFMEA and PFMEA activities in collaboration with engineering and production teams; apply outputs to inspection plans, control plans, and work instructions
• Plan and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102, including dimensional and functional characteristic accountability and formal FAI package approval
• Witness, document, and approve acceptance test results as part of the product release process; maintain test records as objective evidence of product conformance
• Participate as the quality representative in engineering design reviews; support Key Characteristics identification and integration into production travelers and inspection controls
• Review engineering change orders (ECOs) and drawing revisions for impact on inspection criteria, Key Characteristics, FAI status, and production controls
• Support supplier quality activities including CoC review, nonconformance disposition, and supplier corrective action request (SCAR) issuance and follow-up
• Collect and maintain quality metrics data; support quality performance reporting and management review
• Participate as a qualified internal auditor in the organization's audit program

Who You Are

• You're equally at home writing a procedure and working hands-on at an inspection station
• You take ownership of problems — including their root causes — and follow them through to verified resolution
• You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being built, not just executed
• You communicate clearly across engineering, operations, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or equivalent quality management system standard at a procedural level
• Hands-on experience with NCR and CAPA processes using a structured root cause analysis methodology (8D, A3, 5-Why, or equivalent)
• Direct experience with First Article Inspection execution per AS9102
• Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5; able to extract inspection and measurement requirements from engineering drawings
• Experience contributing to DFMEA and/or PFMEA development and associated control plan generation using a recognized methodology (AIAG/VDA or equivalent)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience building and maintaining Excel-based quality tracking tools
• Experience as a qualified internal auditor, or willingness to complete formal qualification training
• Experience with 3D scanning, portable CMM, or optical measurement systems (Creaform, FARO, Hexagon, Keyence, or equivalent) preferred

ITAR

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Compensation

Salary: $160000- $200000 + Equity + Benefits ( Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401k, and Lunch)