Lead Quality Process Engineer – Aerospace Shot Peening \n & Chemical Processing

 Onsite: Paramount, CA 

FLSA Status: ​Exempt​ 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serve as the site technical authority for all shot peening processes and related quality requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, customer specifications, and aerospace industry requirements. 

• Lead NADCAP, customer, and internal audit preparation and execution. 

• Develop, review, and maintain technique sheets, work instructions, operating procedures, and process specifications. 

• Provide technical oversight for Automated, Manual, Tumble Peening, and Shot Peen Forming operations. 

• Manage calibration systems for equipment, Almen gauges, and quality measurement devices. 

• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment performance monitoring. 

• Administer document control and quality records in accordance with AS9100 requirements. 

• Develop and maintain operator training, qualification, and certification programs. 

• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and troubleshooting activities. 

• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization projects. 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with aerospace customers, OEMs, and industry partners. 

• Serve as the primary customer and OEM technical liaison. 

• Support new process qualifications and customer approvals. 

• Develop process metrics and monitor operational performance. 

• Travel as required for training, audits, customer meetings, and support of other company locations. 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Related technical field, or equivalent aerospace industry experience. 

• Minimum 5 years aerospace shot peening experience; 10+ years preferred. 

• Hands-on experience with automated, manual, tumble peening, and shot peen forming processes. 

• Demonstrated NADCAP and AS9100 experience. 

• Strong understanding of shot peening theory, Almen intensity, coverage verification, media control, and process validation. 

• Experience with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Bombardier requirements preferred. 

• Project management and continuous improvement experience. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills are important. 

• Intermediate experience with Catia programs, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential.  

Compensation: 90k - 120k