Senior Quality Engineer — Aerospace Precision Machining

Precision Castparts; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives in a precision metal machining environment serving aerospace. The role collaborates with machinists, engineers, and production leadership to uphold AS9100/ISO9001 standards and drive continuous improvement.

You will apply SPC, APQP per AS9145, conduct design reviews, manage NCRs/CAPAs, mentor inspectors, and support supplier quality audits in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with quality certifications.
• 5+ years quality engineering in metal machining and aerospace manufacturing.
• Familiar with AS9100 and ISO9001.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and machining specs.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Experience with SPC, APQP, CAPA, and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes with operators and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Plan analysis, inspection, testing, and integration for product quality.
• Review design documentation for compliance with requirements and standards.
• Apply SPC to analyze data and monitor process performance.
• Lead APQP activities under AS9145 with cross-functional teams.
• Manage NCRs and CAPA; support supplier quality audits.
• Mentor quality inspectors and junior engineers; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

GD&T interpretation

SPC analysis

8D problem solving

CAPA implementation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

Metrology software

Job description

Precision Castparts in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives in a precision metal machining environment serving aerospace. The role collaborates with machinists, engineers, and production leadership to uphold AS9100/ISO9001 standards and drive continuous improvement.

You will apply SPC, APQP per AS9145, conduct design reviews, manage NCRs/CAPAs, mentor inspectors, and support supplier quality audits in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.