Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $54.32 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 7 AM 4 PM
• Travel Requirements: No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles radius of Glendale, CA will be considered for this position.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing Quality Engineering duties to support hydromechanical/Electromechanical products in fabrication, assembly, and test. This position requires working on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides Quality Assurance support to Customer, and internal functions including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Customer and Suppliers.
• Support internal non-conforming material control process, including Material Review Board (MRB).
• Review and approve of product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans and First Article Reports (FAIRs).
• Oversee effective review, implementation, and flow down of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into manufacturing and supply chain.
• Drive efficient processing of Customer RMAs, effective failure analysis, and responsive communication to Customers.
• Support internal and Customer system, process, and product audits.
• Develop and implement product quality plans, PFMEA and control plan.
• Support product proof-of-build (POB) activities and assist in the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate assembly and test process improvement and RCCA activities.
• Promote adherence to the client's Quality Management System (AS9100), and drive process and product improvements.
• Develop system for clear reporting and maintaining accuracy of data in support of department KPIs.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines & Manufacturing concepts.
• Problem solving techniques, such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-why, PFMEA.
• Strong communication skills the role involves customer interaction and frequent problem-solving/firefighting.
• Comfortable handling customer returns, internal/supplier corrective actions, and production quality issues.
• Hands-on experience with RCCA/root cause analysis, including 8D, Fishbone, or 5 Why.
• Mechanical assembly experience is required.

Preferred Skills

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with hydraulic/hydromechanical assembly and testing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics.
• Quality and Metrology knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PDF reader (Word, Excel, Adobe/Firefox, Outlook, etc.)
• Communicate and interact with Engineering, Tool Room and Production as necessary to promote specification compliance.
• Hydraulics experience is a strong plus.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Aerospace experience is strongly preferred due to the industry's quality standards.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Steel-toe boots and eye protection are required onsite and will be provided through loaners/vouchers.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Only candidates residing within 50 miles radius of Glendale, CA will be considered for this position.
• Goal is one phone/video interview.
• There is already an open permanent position, so conversion is a possibility.

About the Client

This global power management company has been driving industrial innovation for over a century founded in 1911 and now operating in more than 100 countries with revenues of approximately $20.8 billion. The organization develops intelligent power management technologies spanning electrical systems, aerospace components, vehicle powertrain solutions, and data center infrastructure, serving businesses, governments, and communities across more than 170 countries. With approximately 160,000 employees worldwide, the company has been recognized on Newsweek's list of Global Most Loved Workplaces and is positioned at the center of the global energy transition. Teams here include electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, software developers, and supply chain professionals who collaborate across a culture grounded in strong ethics, open-door leadership, and a genuine commitment to professional development.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13672 Industry: Manufacturing & Operations

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