Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of electro-mechanical products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of product functionality, design intent, and technical specifications. This position requires a proactive approach to quality assurance and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Review, assess, and approve program compliance matrices to ensure alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in key program milestone reviews, including readiness evaluations such as MRR and TRR.
• Identify, define, and implement appropriate inspection, testing, and evaluation methods tailored to program and product requirements.
• Perform statistical and defect analyses to determine cost impacts and identify responsibility for materials or products that fail to meet specifications.
• Demonstrate proficiency using quality tools and systems, including NCR, MRB processes, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), 5-Why, 8D, and related methodologies.
• Stay current with evolving quality standards, industry specifications, and best practices to continuously strengthen organizational quality performance.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits, prepare reports, and follow through on findings and corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively to address, resolve, and prevent quality-related issues across teams and stakeholders.
• Carry out additional duties or tasks as assigned by leadership to support overall quality and operational objectives.

• First article inspection and report creation.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and related quality system expectations.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 1 year of quality experience in electro-mechanical products.
• Experience with AS9102 FAI format and requirements.

• Understanding of AS9100/ISO Requirements.
• Working knowledge and understanding of basic electronic principles, PCB manufacturing, and environmental testing.
• Certification and/or knowledge in IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-2220 family, IPC-6012/6013, and IPC-A-600.
• Certification in IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of electronic assembly.
• CQE/CRE certification.

The role is heavily focused on ensuring compliance with strict aerospace quality standards, including reviewing compliance matrices, conducting audits, supporting FAI requirements, and maintaining adherence to internal quality processes. The work environment fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, utilizing advanced quality tools and systems to achieve operational excellence.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth, CA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

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