Quality Engineer I

Fairfield, CA

$80,000 - $105,000 DOE

Direct Hire Opportunity

Second shift

Star Staffing is partnering with a growing global manufacturer in the advanced composites industry to hire a Quality Engineer I for their Fairfieldfacility. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to grow their career in a highly regulated manufacturing environment serving aerospace and industrial markets.

The Quality Engineer I will support quality management systems, manufacturing quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping ensure products meet customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain quality management systems and quality assurance processes.
• Interpret and communicate quality requirements across manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and track quality metrics to ensure compliance with customer, company, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in process audits, capability assessments, and process validation activities.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and manufacturing readiness efforts.
• Investigate non-conformances and analyze trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials through established quality processes.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product and process quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment; composites or aerospace experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality standards preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and quality systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct hire role with a well-established, growing manufacturer.
• Opportunity to work in the aerospace and advanced materials industry.
• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.