Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location : Orange County, CA

Salary : $105,000 - $125,000 + SIGN-ON BONUS

Join forces with a global leader in aerospace and military innovation, where groundbreaking technologies push the limits of what is possible. Our client is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer to enhance quality management systems, support manufacturing processes, oversee inspections, and ensure customer satisfaction through top-tier quality standards.

This is NOT a Quality Software position.

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to :

Assisting in the development of departmental processes, document control, and goals with compliance to AS9100D, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of process improvements throughout the organization.

Ensuring manufacturing adherence to procedure and developing inspection documentation for receiving, in-process, and final inspection.

Assisting in reviewing internal / external non-conformances and coordinating corrective action responses to prevent recurrence.

Monitoring supplier performance and coordinating government / DCMA inspections.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and improve departmental processes, document control, and compliance with AS9100D, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure manufacturing adherence to procedures and develop inspection documentation for receiving, in-process, and final inspections.

Review and manage internal / external non-conformances, coordinating corrective action responses to prevent recurrence.

Monitor supplier performance and coordinate government / DCMA inspections.

Requirements : Education :

BS / BA in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience :

Minimum 3 years in an ISO9001 / AS9100 QMS or other regulated manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills :

Experience with GD&T (MANDATORY) and use of metrology instruments

Processing of non-conformances and CAPA

Familiarity with Material Review Board processes

Preparation of First Article Inspections (AS9102)

Other Qualifications :

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong MS Office Suite skills

Previous work experience with military products and / or DOD (MANDATORY)

Compliance :

Due to ITAR compliance, MUST be a U.S. Citizen