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Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Work Instructions (Part-Time / Contract)
Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Work Instructions (Part-Time / Contract)SQA Services • San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Work Instructions (Part-Time / Contract)

Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Work Instructions (Part-Time / Contract)

SQA Services • San Diego, California, United States, 92101
1 day ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.

We are seeking a Part-Time Manufacturing Quality Engineer on a 3+ month contract , with potential for extension based on project needs, to support work instruction (WI) development and process documentation at our clients Nogales, MX facility .

This role requires an on-site presence to collaborate directly with production and engineering teams, documenting processes for composite and mechanical products such as air ducts.

The engineer will work with both shop floor personnel and the remote quality team , converting process observations into clear, visual work instructions using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word .

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, update, and format work instructions (WIs) for manufacturing processes involving composites and mechanical assemblies .
  • Interface on-site at the Nogales facility with production and engineering personnel to understand process flow and best practices.
  • Gather and organize photos, steps, and technical notes into clear, visual documentation that operators can easily follow.
  • Collaborate with the remote Quality Engineering team to align work instruction templates and content standards.
  • Ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance of documentation to internal quality standards.
  • Take initiative to ask process questions , identify missing details, and confirm accuracy with production teams.
  • Support continuous improvement of documentation methods and production workflow visibility.

Required Qualifications

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) with excellent communication skills.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or quality engineering environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for creating visual work instructions and documentation.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes , preferably involving composites or mechanical products .
  • Personable and proactive, able to work closely with production teams and ask clarifying questions.
  • Must be able to work part-time (1st shift hours preferred) on-site at the Nogales facility .
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing or maintaining work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or job aids .
  • Familiarity with aerospace or defense manufacturing environments .
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems .
  • Ability to take initiative, manage tasks independently, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • based on experience and qualifications.

    Note :

    SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

    This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and / or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

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    $45 - $55 an hour

    Compensation details : 45-55 Hourly Wage

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