Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense CAPA Leader

dwtusa; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Design West Technologies Inc. in Tustin, CA, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to champion quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

You will support AS9100D compliance, develop inspection documentation, and coordinate CAPA, nonconformances, and supplier quality programs with cross-functional teams to ensure high product quality and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Quality Engineering in aerospace/defense or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9001, GD&T and metrology instruments.
• Experience with non-conformances, CAPA, root-cause analysis, and First Article Inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives; develop quality processes per AS9100D/ISO-9001.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure AS9102 compliance.
• Analyze data to identify trends, reduce defects, and improve process capability.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve non-conformances.
• Conduct and support internal, supplier, and customer audits, including corrective actions follow-up.

Skills

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

AS9100D Knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Metrology Instruments

Job description

Design West Technologies Inc. in Tustin, CA, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to champion quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

You will support AS9100D compliance, develop inspection documentation, and coordinate CAPA, nonconformances, and supplier quality programs with cross-functional teams to ensure high product quality and regulatory alignment.