Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer Needed for Leading Precision Aerospace Contractor

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Chris Gorman

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Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year

Join a century-old, family-rooted manufacturing specialist known for delivering high-performance, engineered elastomer-based systems to aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With advanced capabilities across silicone sealants and insulation components, our client operates from a modern California facility and serves a broad and critical customer base, while fostering innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous growth.

• Exceptionally strong compensation and benefits package!
• Great work environment and abundant opportunities for growth
• Impactful role in a niche, precision-driven aerospace environment
• Collaborative culture rooted in integrity, action, and team diversity
• Opportunity to mentor, innovate, and drive substantial improvements in quality and compliance

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to champion continuous improvement and elevate internal quality metrics. You will lead efforts to reduce non-conformances, mitigate customer returns, and mentor junior team members, all while supporting production, auditing, and corrective programs.

• Employ Six Sigma and lean methodologies to reduce scrap and rework
• Lead corrective/preventive action programs to eliminate defects and returns
• Develop training for operators, inspectors, and QA personnel
• Manage customer returns through material review and corrective actions
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective actions to meet quality standards
• Support customer audits and respond to corrective requests
• Select and train staff on product evaluation tools and software
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field
• Prior experience in aerospace or elastomer/plastics manufacturing preferred
• Strong working knowledge of QA standards and continuous improvement tools
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, communication, and multitasking
• Self-motivated with leadership qualities and a sense of urgency
• Bonus if you hold ASQ, Lean, or Six Sigma certifications

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