Test Engineer

Cindavi; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Quality, Test & Compliance Engineer in Santa Barbara, California. This hands-on role supports global operations in life safety equipment manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing or quality assurance. Responsibilities include testing products, leading investigations, and designing test fixtures, contributing to the continuous improvement of life safety equipment. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and quality service.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in quality assurance or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of defect identification and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve product challenges.
• Lead root cause investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Design and maintain inspection fixtures and test equipment.

Skills

Hands-on capability with tools and machines

Dimensional inspection understanding

Functional testing expertise

Nonconformance reporting

Root cause analysis

Proficiency in machining and fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Inspection fixtures

Gauges

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description

Tired of being stuck behind a desk? We are looking for a mechanically inclined engineer who thrives in the lab, on the production floor, and at the center of complex problem-solving.

As an employee-owned leader in life safety equipment, we combine purpose-driven innovation with a culture of true ownership. We are seeking a proactive, mechanically inclined Quality, Test & Compliance Engineer to support our global operations and drive continuous improvement across our products, systems, and manufacturing processes. This is a highly hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems and is comfortable working at a computer, in a test lab, and right on the production floor. Every team member here has a voice, a stake, and a meaningful impact on the products we build and the rescue professionals we serve.

What You Will Do

• Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to diagnose, test, and resolve a wide range of product and process challenges.
• Evaluate components firsthand, perform functional and validation testing, assess tolerances and fit, and investigate failures at their source.
• Lead thorough root cause investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure product excellence.
• Translate production insights and data into sustainable engineering and quality improvements.
• Design, fabricate, and maintain inspection fixtures, gauges, and test equipment to support automation and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Five to seven years of experience in manufacturing, inspection, or quality assurance environments.
• Extensive hands‑on capability in working with tools, machines, and equipment.
• A strong understanding of dimensional inspection, functional testing, and defect identification.
• Experience with nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in machining, fabrication, welding, and fixture design.
• The ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

Why Join Us

We are a passionate and purpose-driven team, proud to serve the rescue and rope access communities with the world’s most trusted life safety equipment. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service is rooted in a shared dedication to those who risk their lives to protect and save others. If you are ready to make a tangible impact and take ownership of your work, apply now to join our team!