Senior Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

MPI is partnering with a growing electronic components manufacturer to add a Senior Quality Engineer who will elevate quality systems, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

You will maintain and enhance the Quality Management System, lead investigations into nonconformances, develop corrective actions, and collaborate with suppliers and customers on quality initiatives, with strong leadership exposure and a broad impact on operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems
• Experience managing CAPA and root cause investigations
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively across multiple departments

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing development and maintenance of the Quality Management System
• Lead investigations involving product and process nonconformances
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Create quality plans, inspection processes, and validation documentation
• Conduct First Article Inspection activities and production readiness reviews
• Monitor quality performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Support supplier quality initiatives and customer-facing quality activities
• Participate in new product introduction and launch programs
• Perform qualification, validation, and reliability testing activities
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement projects throughout the organization

Skills

Quality engineering

CAPA investigations

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

GD&T

Job description

Our client is a growing, electronic component manufacturer with a global footprint and an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Due to continued business growth, they are adding a Senior Quality Engineer to help elevate quality systems, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Our client is a well-established, electronic components manufacturer that designs and distributes specialized electronic components and product solutions sold globally. Known for a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer partnership, the company serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries.

The organization offers the stability of a mature business while maintaining the agility and collaborative culture of a smaller team. Employees benefit from direct visibility to leadership, meaningful contributions to business outcomes, and participation in a long-term employee ownership program.

Description

• Support ongoing development and maintenance of the Quality Management System
• Lead investigations involving product and process nonconformances
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Create quality plans, inspection processes, and validation documentation
• Conduct First Article Inspection activities and production readiness reviews
• Monitor quality performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Support supplier quality initiatives and customer-facing quality activities
• Participate in new product introduction and launch programs
• Perform qualification, validation, and reliability testing activities
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement projects throughout the organization

Profile

Required Qualifications

Our client is a growing, electronic component manufacturer with a global footprint and an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Due to continued business growth, they are adding a Senior Quality Engineer to help elevate quality systems, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Our client is a well-established, electronic components manufacturer that designs and distributes specialized electronic components and product solutions sold globally. Known for a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer partnership, the company serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries.

The organization offers the stability of a mature business while maintaining the agility and collaborative culture of a smaller team. Employees benefit from direct visibility to leadership, meaningful contributions to business outcomes, and participation in a long-term employee ownership program.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, electronic components manufacturer that designs and distributes specialized electronic components and product solutions sold globally. Known for a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer partnership, the company serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries.

The organization offers the stability of a mature business while maintaining the agility and collaborative culture of a smaller team. Employees benefit from direct visibility to leadership, meaningful contributions to business outcomes, and participation in a long-term employee ownership program.

Description

• Support ongoing development and maintenance of the Quality Management System
• Lead investigations involving product and process nonconformances
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Create quality plans, inspection processes, and validation documentation
• Conduct First Article Inspection activities and production readiness reviews
• Monitor quality performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Support supplier quality initiatives and customer-facing quality activities
• Participate in new product introduction and launch programs
• Perform qualification, validation, and reliability testing activities
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement projects throughout the organization

Profile

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems
• Experience managing CAPA and root cause investigations
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively across multiple departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics, electromechanical, plastics, or component manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• CQE or Green Belt certification
• Knowledge of CAD systems and GD&T
• Experience working directly with customers and distributors

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary $100,000 - $200,000 Base Salary
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Strong work-life balance
• Paid holidays, PTO

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $200,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for discretionary bonus.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, and PTO to eligible employees.

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.