Senior Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in Irvine, CA is seeking a senior Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. This newly created role offers high visibility and a clear path toward future leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will lead NPI quality activities, maintain QMS/ISO compliance, perform root-cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement across products and processes with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 4 years Quality Engineering experience
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO standards
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience with Supplier Quality and Customer Quality
• Product validation and testing experience including First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Knowledge of quality metrics and KPI analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering activities related to new product introductions and product launches
• Support and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO compliance
• Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality performance and resolve quality concerns
• Act as a customer-facing quality representative, supporting distributor and customer quality issues
• Conduct product validation activities, testing, and First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Analyze KPIs and quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, suppliers, and customers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Customer quality

Quality metrics

KPI analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

Job description

Due to continued growth and increased product development activity, our client is seeking a senior-level Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. This is a newly created position with significant visibility and a clear pathway toward future leadership responsibilities.

Our client is a highly respected, employee-owned manufacturer specializing in advanced electronic components and engineered solutions used by customers around the world. With a global footprint and a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence, the company offers the stability of an established organization while maintaining the collaborative culture of a smaller business.

Description

• Lead quality engineering activities related to new product introductions and product launches
• Support and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO compliance
• Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality performance and resolve quality concerns
• Act as a customer-facing quality representative, supporting distributor and customer quality issues
• Conduct product validation activities, testing, and First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Analyze KPIs and quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, suppliers, and customers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. the company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Profile

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 4 years of Quality Engineering experience
• Strong engineering background, preferably Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with:
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • ISO standards and compliance
  • Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
  • Supplier Quality and Customer Quality
  • Product validation and testing
  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • Quality metrics and KPI analysis
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience
• Electronics or electromechanical manufacturing background
• Experience with electronic components, LED products, or related technologies
• Plastic or silicone injection molding experience
• New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• Reliability testing experience
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and GD&T

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 per year.
• Discretionary quarterly bonus based on company performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.