Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace/EMS Audits & CAPA

Synectics Inc; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc in California seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead audits of the Quality Management System, drive CAPA program, and ensure AS9100/NADCAP/ISO13485 readiness across suppliers and internal processes.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to strengthen compliance, analyze data with SPC/MSA, and mentor teams while upholding ITAR requirements for this US‑based aerospace/EMS context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Engineering, preferably within an EMS environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronics inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600 standards.
• Knowledge of AS9100D, MIL-STD-883, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with QMS, SPC, MSA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with corrective and preventive actions, supplier quality, audits and documentation.
• Ability to train and mentor employees and cross-functional teams.
• US Citizenship or Legal US Permanent Resident due to ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of the Quality Management System and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in external supplier audits and ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met.
• Support quality inspection activities by interpreting and applying acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to improve processes and drive improvement.
• Support customer source inspection activities and ensure readiness of documentation and products.
• Develop and implement CAPA programs and maintain records.
• Manage SCAR, CAR, and ICAR activities with timely closures.
• Coordinate customer and regulatory audits including ISO 13485, NADCAP, and AS9100.
• Develop, update, and maintain quality procedures per industry standards.
• Review and train personnel in AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company standards.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Data Analysis

Communication

Mentoring/Training

Lean 5S

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related

Tools

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-600

AS9100D

MIL-STD-883

IPC J-STD-001

IPC WHMA-A-620

NASA 8739

Job description

Synectics Inc in California seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead audits of the Quality Management System, drive CAPA program, and ensure AS9100/NADCAP/ISO13485 readiness across suppliers and internal processes.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to strengthen compliance, analyze data with SPC/MSA, and mentor teams while upholding ITAR requirements for this US‑based aerospace/EMS context.