Quality Engineer

Pay Rate: 49.60 per hour

Summary:

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Shift: 1st, 7 AM - 4 PM - Monday to Friday
• OT as needed based on business needs
• Work Mode: Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Provide Quality Assurance support to Customer and internal functions including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Customer, and Suppliers.
• Support internal non-conforming material control process, including Material Review Board (MRB).
• Review and approve product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans, and First Article Reports (FAIRs).
• Oversee effective review, implementation, and flow down of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into manufacturing and supply chain.
• Drive efficient processing of Customer RMAs, effective failure analysis, and responsive communication to Customers.
• Support internal and Customer system, process, and product audits.
• Develop and implement product quality plans, PFMEA, and control plan.
• Support product proof-of-build (POB) activities and assist in the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate assembly and test process improvement and RCCA activities.
• Promote adherence to the company’s Quality Management System (AS9100), and drive process and product improvements.
• Develop a system for clear reporting and maintaining accuracy of data in support of department KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines & Manufacturing concepts.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Program solving techniques, such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-why, PFMEA.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area of 90039 will be considered.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with hydraulic/hydromechanical assembly and testing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics.
• Quality and Metrology knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PDF reader (Word, Excel, Adobe/Firefox, Outlook, etc.).
• Communicate and interact with Engineering, Tool Room, and Production as necessary to promote specification compliance.