Quality Assurance Engineer I

Title: Quality Assurance Engineer I
Duration: 12 months (Contract)
Location: Costa Mesa, CA(100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $ 25 per hour on W2
Schedule: 2nd Shift is 2pm to 10:30pm – (With a shift differential of $2) with potential overtime on the front end.

Top Skills

This role is not a quality engineer but more of a quality tech with functional skills who has performed audits on the line, can document as such in a report, and share this information with leaders/managers. It is a hybrid quality tech with functional skills. They will be both on the floor and in the office setting.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in quality inspection, quality auditing, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Experience using precision measuring tools including calipers, pin gauges, height indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, symbols, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient with Client Office applications and quality management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document findings accurately and prepare professional audit reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, panelboard assembly, warehouse logistics, or industrial production environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Quality Management Systems.
• Experience conducting process audits, capability studies, and Gage R&R studies.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, or digital quality systems.
• Understanding of customer quality requirements and corrective action methodologies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to influence and support adherence to established quality standards and procedures.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and a continuous improvement mindset.

Must Haves 

• Quality auditing experience: 1–3 years in quality inspection/auditing, especially line/process audits.

• Functional quality skills: Hands-on use of calipers, pin gauges, height indicators, and other precision tools.

• Technical knowledge: Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

• Documentation & communication: Must be able to document audit findings, create professional reports, and communicate results to leaders/managers.