Senior Quality Engineer (Aerospace & Defense)

Arena Family of Companies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

State-of-the-art manufacturing technology

Established & stable organization

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

A precision manufacturing organization in San Francisco is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality on the production floor. The role requires a minimum of 4 years in a similar position, with a solid grasp of quality control methodologies. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Located in the Bay Area, it supports diverse sectors including aerospace and defense, ensuring a stable work environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in quality engineering, preferably in semiconductor or aerospace manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of quality control methodologies including PPAP, 8D, 5-Why, and Statistical Quality Control (SQC).
• Familiarity with metal manufacturing processes such as punching, forming, welding, machining, and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality by maintaining quality requirements and controls on the production floor.
• Conduct root cause and corrective action investigations for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with customers and vendors to address quality-related issues.

Skills

Quality control methodologies

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a highly respected precision manufacturing organization with more than 60 years of proven performance supporting aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, and industrial customers. This company has built its reputation on technical excellence, reliability, and the ability to execute in environments where quality, traceability, and repeatability are non-negotiable.

Operating as a true one-stop shop, the organization brings advanced laser cutting and welding, CNC forming, robotic machining, finishing, and integrated electromechanical assembly together under one roof. This vertically integrated model allows for tighter process control, faster turnaround, and consistently high standards across complex, high-mix production.

Why This Role?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Generous PTO: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal days to support work-life balance.
• State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Technology: Operate in a modern, well-equipped facility featuring CNC laser cutting, laser welding, robotic machining, CNC forming, and in-house powder coating.
• Established & Stable Organization: Operating for over 60 years, it offers long-term stability and a proven track record in precision manufacturing.
• Trusted Aerospace & Defense Supplier: Supporting mission-critical programs for aerospace, defense, medical, and telecommunications customers with strict quality, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• New Contract-Driven Growth: Recent contract awards are driving increased production demand and long-term workload stability, creating immediate hiring needs and strong growth potential.
• High-Mix, Low-Volume Production: Work on a wide variety of complex parts, ideal for professionals who enjoy technical problem-solving and ownership of challenging work.
• Quality-Driven Culture: Strong emphasis on first-article inspections, traceability, disciplined process control, and ISO-aligned quality systems.
• One-Stop Manufacturing Model: Vertically integrated operations under one roof, reducing handoffs and improving speed, quality, and accountability.
• Engineering Collaboration: Close partnership between production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Team-Oriented Work Environment: Clean, organized, and deadline-driven shop floor with structured workflows and clear expectations.
• Prime Location: Strategically located in the Bay Area with access to a strong industrial ecosystem.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure product quality by proactively establishing and maintaining quality requirements and controls on the production floor
• Conduct root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for non-conformances and implement improvements
• Utilize and continuously improve Inland’s Quality Management System (QMS) to support defect reduction and process control
• Collaborate with customers and vendors to address quality-related issues and maintain strong partnerships
• Execute various quality engineering tasks as assigned by the Quality Engineering Manager

What You Bring:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar quality engineering role, preferably in semiconductor or aerospace manufacturing
• Solid understanding of quality control methodologies including PPAP, 8D, 5-Why, and Statistical Quality Control (SQC)
• Familiarity with metal manufacturing processes such as punching, forming, welding, machining, and assembly
• Proficiency with basic SolidWorks and advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills aligned with a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing culture