We are hiring a Quality Engineer to support and strengthen a well-established aerospace manufacturing operation in Carson CA. This role is perfect for a quality professional who understands aerospace standards and compliance but also brings progressive modern ideassmarter data tracking stronger root-cause discipline practical prevention tools and continuous improvement that sticks. Youll work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Leadership to improve quality performance while protecting customer requirements and audit readiness.
- Drive quality planning and execution in an AS9100 manufacturing environment
- Lead root cause and corrective action efforts (8D 5-Why Fishbone) ensuring sustainable fixesnot temporary patches
- Support MRB activities: disposition nonconformances partner with Engineering on rework/repair and reduce repeat issues
- Analyze scrap rework and defect trends; build dashboards and recommend corrective actions
- Support first-article readiness and ongoing production quality (process control inspections documentation alignment)
- Develop and improve quality procedures control plans and work instructions to strengthen consistency
- Work directly with production teams to identify risk improve quality at the source and reduce escapes
- Support customer requirements source inspections and audit activities (internal/customer/registrar)
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams on corrective actions and quality improvements as needed
Required Qualifications
- 5 years quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing (recent hands-on)
- Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems and documentation expectations (AS9100; AS9102 familiarity a plus)
- Experience leading corrective actions and improving process capability
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings GD&T and specifications to translate requirements into quality controls
- Strong communication skillsable to work across shop floor engineering and leadership
- Comfortable using Excel and systems tools to track trend and report results
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PFMEA Control Plans SPC MSA and basic metrology principles
- Experience with supplier quality (SCARs audits incoming issues)
- Experience implementing digital quality tools dashboards or paperless documentation improvements
- Lean / continuous improvement background (Kaizen mindset)
What We Mean by Progressive Thinker
You bring new ideas that improve outcomes such as:
- Better visual controls and error-proofing on the floor
- Faster clearer NC/8D processes with accountability
- Simple dashboards that show what matters weekly
- Prevention-focused improvements that reduce scrap and rework
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary (DOE) plus benefits package including medical/dental/vision 401(k) PTO and paid holidays.
To Apply: Send your resume and include 23 examples of quality improvements youve led (scrap reduction yield improvement corrective action wins or audit readiness upgrades).
Required Experience:
IC
Details:We are hiring a Quality Engineer to support and strengthen a well-established aerospace manufacturing operation in Carson CA. This role is perfect for a quality professional who understands aerospace standards and compliance but also brings progressive modern ideassmarter data tracking stron...
We are hiring a Quality Engineer to support and strengthen a well-established aerospace manufacturing operation in Carson CA. This role is perfect for a quality professional who understands aerospace standards and compliance but also brings progressive modern ideassmarter data tracking stronger root-cause discipline practical prevention tools and continuous improvement that sticks. Youll work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Leadership to improve quality performance while protecting customer requirements and audit readiness.
- Drive quality planning and execution in an AS9100 manufacturing environment
- Lead root cause and corrective action efforts (8D 5-Why Fishbone) ensuring sustainable fixesnot temporary patches
- Support MRB activities: disposition nonconformances partner with Engineering on rework/repair and reduce repeat issues
- Analyze scrap rework and defect trends; build dashboards and recommend corrective actions
- Support first-article readiness and ongoing production quality (process control inspections documentation alignment)
- Develop and improve quality procedures control plans and work instructions to strengthen consistency
- Work directly with production teams to identify risk improve quality at the source and reduce escapes
- Support customer requirements source inspections and audit activities (internal/customer/registrar)
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams on corrective actions and quality improvements as needed
Required Qualifications
- 5 years quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing (recent hands-on)
- Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems and documentation expectations (AS9100; AS9102 familiarity a plus)
- Experience leading corrective actions and improving process capability
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings GD&T and specifications to translate requirements into quality controls
- Strong communication skillsable to work across shop floor engineering and leadership
- Comfortable using Excel and systems tools to track trend and report results
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PFMEA Control Plans SPC MSA and basic metrology principles
- Experience with supplier quality (SCARs audits incoming issues)
- Experience implementing digital quality tools dashboards or paperless documentation improvements
- Lean / continuous improvement background (Kaizen mindset)
What We Mean by Progressive Thinker
You bring new ideas that improve outcomes such as:
- Better visual controls and error-proofing on the floor
- Faster clearer NC/8D processes with accountability
- Simple dashboards that show what matters weekly
- Prevention-focused improvements that reduce scrap and rework
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary (DOE) plus benefits package including medical/dental/vision 401(k) PTO and paid holidays.
To Apply: Send your resume and include 23 examples of quality improvements youve led (scrap reduction yield improvement corrective action wins or audit readiness upgrades).
Required Experience:
IC
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