Senior Quality Engineer: Build the Quality Foundation

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Equity grants

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Firestorm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to build the quality foundation for xCell from supplier inputs through manufacturing execution. You will lead RCCA, supplier quality, and in-process inspection, ensuring quality is designed in, not inspected in.

Based in San Diego, you will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to develop process control plans, SPC metrics, and drive continuous improvement. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 10+ years related experience.
• U.S. Person as defined by ITAR for eligibility.
• 5+ years in aerospace/defense quality engineering.
• Experience with CI tools/methodologies.
• Experience with AS9100 or equivalent QMS.
• Experience with inspection tools and GD&T.
• Experience conducting RCCA using structured methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with SPC, Cpk/Ppk, MSA, or control charts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead RCCA investigations for manufacturing escapes and supplier nonconformances.
• Interface with suppliers on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Develop inspection criteria and acceptance standards for new products.
• Own NCMR process including MRB participation.
• Ensure quality is designed in during NPI and ECOs.
• Help build a company-wide QMS foundation.
• Define and track key quality metrics for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production to resolve in-process quality escapes and reduce defects.

Conocimientos

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality interface

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years related experience

Herramientas

CMM / GD&T interpretation

SPC / MSA / control charts

Inspection tools

Descripción del empleo

Firestorm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to build the quality foundation for xCell from supplier inputs through manufacturing execution. You will lead RCCA, supplier quality, and in-process inspection, ensuring quality is designed in, not inspected in.

Based in San Diego, you will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to develop process control plans, SPC metrics, and drive continuous improvement. Travel up to 20% may be required.