Quality Engineer

Jobot

Bell Gardens, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$115,000 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, AS 9100, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Blueprints, Bridge Building, Calibration, Civil Engineering, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Documentation, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Functional Testing, Healthcare, ISO 9001, Industrial Engineering, Insurance, Internal Audit, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metal Manufacturing, Plating Processes, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Schematics, Startup, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Bell Gardens, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
Quality Engineer needed for very well established, fast growing defense and space manufacturing leader!

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Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over 70 years ago and based in Bell Gardens, CA, we are a leading provider of precision engineering and industrial plating services. Our facility spans over 70,000 square feet and serves the Aviation, Aerospace, Defense, and Medical industries as one of the largest firms of its kind in North America. We pride ourselves on being an industry leader that offers a great team, company culture, and work environment with strong career growth potential for every employee!

Why join us?
  • Very competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package including 3 weeks of PTO and 80% company paid insurance!
  • Great team, company culture, and work environment
  • Strong career growth potential
  • Exciting and innovative startup feel within an established, stable company


Job Details

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to manage all Quality Assurance activities related to our plating processes. This role requires a "soup to nuts" approach where you will own customer relationships, facilitate complaints, and ensure every precision component complies with rigorous aerospace and defense specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of quality processes to reduce plating defects and ensure flow down compliance.
  • Manage Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) using 8D, 5-Why, and Pareto analysis.
  • Maintain QMS documentation and training for ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
  • Oversee the calibration recall program and periodic testing for all plating processes.
  • Act as a bridge between engineering and quality during new product launches.
  • Perform trend analysis and identify areas for continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Conduct internal audits and support 2nd and 3rd party Nadcap and FAA audits.
  • Mentor and train the quality team on best practices and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).

Qualifications

  • Experience with AS9100.
  • 4+ years in quality, engineering, or functional testing.
  • Deep understanding of quality engineering.
  • Proficiency in Nadcap AC7108 and IATF 16949 requirements.
  • Strong ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.

Nice to Haves:

  • Metal Aerospace Component Manufacturing is a significant plus
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or relevant industry experience.


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com