Senior Quality Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

The Marvin Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor based in Southern California, seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure production quality across programs. You will mentor QE I-III, drive MRB-related reviews, support contract reviews, and lead continuous improvements in quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and compliance.

Responsibilities include analyzing defect trends, maintaining quality KPIs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and upholding AS9100 standards while delivering reliable end

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• 8+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the aerospace and defense industry.
• MUST have a general understanding of aerospace manufacturing and technical document interpretation (blueprint, specifications, etc.).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Able to interpret and understand industry specifications, i.e., ISO, ASME, MIL-STD, MS, etc.
• Thorough understanding of Quality Management System requirements to AS9100.
• Advocate and maintain the quality and integrity of our products to our customers.
• Be an effective leader: Model desired behavior of professionalism, show genuine care for the team, encourage growth, set clear goals and hold people accountable.
• Provide project leadership for process improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of configuration management principles and practices.
• Experience with Quality Engineering tools, i.e. PFMEA, Six Sigma, SPC, etc.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Partnership, ‘Can-Do’ Attitude, Integrity, and Innovation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coach/train/guide quality engineers (I, II, & III) on projects, RCCA facilitation, sub-tier PO flow down, MRB decision making, contract review, configuration control responsibilities, customer escorting, and review/development of customer end item deliverables.
• Identify, initiate, and lead continuous improvement projects by working closely with QE I, II or III, and assembly & inspection personnel.
• Collaborate with other department leads or managers on executing cross-functional processes.
• Conduct one-on-one employee meetings, prepare and complete performance reviews for quality engineers (I, II, & III).
• Coordinate and escort major customer visits.
• Maintain Quality KPIs/Metrics for assessing the health of Quality Engineering processes, hold team accountability and/or develop return to green plans.
• Perform Quality Engineering activities as needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

PFMEA

Six Sigma

SPC

Cause Map

Fish Bone

Job description

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor based in Southern California, seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure production quality across programs. You will mentor QE I-III, drive MRB-related reviews, support contract reviews, and lead continuous improvements in quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and compliance.

Responsibilities include analyzing defect trends, maintaining quality KPIs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and upholding AS9100 standards while delivering reliable end