Senior Quality Engineer

Gardena, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

We are seeking ahands-on collaborative Senior Quality Engineerto join our team in a precision metal machining environment serving the aerospace industry. This role is deeply integrated with shop floor operations working closely with machinists engineers and leadership to ensure product quality drive process improvements and uphold aerospace standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about building strong relationships to solve problems and elevate performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Always demonstrate a strong safety focus and perform job functions with integrity.
Partner with machine operators and production staffto audit processes identify quality issues and implement practical sustainable solutions.
Plan and conduct analysis inspection design reviews testing and integrationto ensure the quality of assigned products or components.
Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentationfor compliance with requirements including vendor quality manuals and internal quality records.
Applystatistical process control (SPC)methods to analyze data and evaluate current processes and changes.
Perform Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance withAS9145and collaborate with engineering and production to ensure readiness.
Review all purchased products or components and provide input on acceptance and future sourcing decisions.
Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Apply problem solving methodologies (e.g. 8d DMAIC) and tools (e.g. Ishikawa 5 Whys FTA PFD/ FMEA) to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
Communicate significant quality issues or developments and recommend process improvements to management.
Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and leadership.
Direct technical and administrative personnel engaged in quality assurance activities.
Maintain a working knowledge ofgovernment and industry quality assurance codes and standards(e.g. AS9100 ISO 9001 NADCAP).
Support and participate ininternal and external supplier quality system audits.
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Conduct internal audits and support external audits (AS9100 NADCAP customer).
Mentor and support quality inspectors and junior engineers fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
Customer Interaction

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering
Minimum57 yearsof quality engineering experience in ametal machiningandaerospacemanufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge ofAS9100AS9102 andISO 9001.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings GD&T and machining specifications.
Must be self-motivated and capable of effectively prioritizing and multitasking.
Must possess excellent technical written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate strong organizational abilities.
Knowledgeable in product development process optimization risk analysis continuous improvement and verification/validation activities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools (CMM micrometers calipers etc.).
Proven ability tocollaborate effectively across departmentsand communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make informed confident decisions during pressure situations.
Must be available to work weekends (particularly during month-end and quarter-end periods) and be willing to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.
Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel Outlook Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.
Experience with NADCAP special processes (e.g. NDT heat treat welding).
Familiarity with ERP and QMS systems.

Why Join Us

Be a key contributor in ateam-driven quality-focused culture.
Work on cutting-edge aerospace components in a high-precision environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position Summary:We are seeking ahands-on collaborative Senior Quality Engineerto join our team in a precision metal machining environment serving the aerospace industry. This role is deeply integrated with shop floor operations working closely with machinists engineers and leadership to ensure prod...

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Always demonstrate a strong safety focus and perform job functions with integrity.
Partner with machine operators and production staffto audit processes identify quality issues and implement practical sustainable solutions.
Plan and conduct analysis inspection design reviews testing and integrationto ensure the quality of assigned products or components.
Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentationfor compliance with requirements including vendor quality manuals and internal quality records.
Applystatistical process control (SPC)methods to analyze data and evaluate current processes and changes.
Perform Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance withAS9145and collaborate with engineering and production to ensure readiness.
Review all purchased products or components and provide input on acceptance and future sourcing decisions.
Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Apply problem solving methodologies (e.g. 8d DMAIC) and tools (e.g. Ishikawa 5 Whys FTA PFD/ FMEA) to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
Communicate significant quality issues or developments and recommend process improvements to management.
Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and leadership.
Direct technical and administrative personnel engaged in quality assurance activities.
Maintain a working knowledge ofgovernment and industry quality assurance codes and standards(e.g. AS9100 ISO 9001 NADCAP).
Support and participate ininternal and external supplier quality system audits.
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Conduct internal audits and support external audits (AS9100 NADCAP customer).
Mentor and support quality inspectors and junior engineers fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
Customer Interaction

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering
Minimum57 yearsof quality engineering experience in ametal machiningandaerospacemanufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge ofAS9100AS9102 andISO 9001.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings GD&T and machining specifications.
Must be self-motivated and capable of effectively prioritizing and multitasking.
Must possess excellent technical written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate strong organizational abilities.
Knowledgeable in product development process optimization risk analysis continuous improvement and verification/validation activities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools (CMM micrometers calipers etc.).
Proven ability tocollaborate effectively across departmentsand communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make informed confident decisions during pressure situations.
Must be available to work weekends (particularly during month-end and quarter-end periods) and be willing to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.
Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel Outlook Word)

Preferred Qualifications: