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Quality Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

San Fernando, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering, English Language, ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Multilingual, Operational Support, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Production Support, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma DMAIC, Spanish Language, Statistical Process Control, Supply Chain Operations, Sustainability, Systems Analysis, Validation Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
San Fernando, CA
POSTED
9 days ago
Title: Quality Engineer
Location: San Fernando, CA
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000+
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO
Must have Skill Set: Ability to travel 10%
 
Overview:
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations by driving quality improvements, reducing defects, resolving customer and production issues, and improving overall process performance. This role will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support production, new product launches, supplier quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
 
Job Duties: 
  • Lead customer complaint investigations, containment activities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Drive structured problem-solving initiatives utilizing 8D, DMAIC, A3, and other quality methodologies.
  • Support new product launches through APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and process validation activities.
  • Conduct process audits, Gemba walks, and quality assessments to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve product quality, reduce defects, and lower the cost of poor quality.
  • Support Material Review Board (MRB) and non-conformance activities, including disposition and corrective action implementation.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Analyze quality metrics, customer complaints, warranty trends, and cost of poor quality data to identify systemic issues and drive improvement projects.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality management system requirements.
  • Utilize ERP, MES, and Quality Management Systems (QMS) to manage quality data, reporting, and documentation.
 
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field preferred.
  • 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years of experience working directly with customers on quality-related issues.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is not required, but it would be a huge plus.
  • Strong experience with:
    • Root Cause Analysis
    • 8D, DMAIC, and A3 Problem Solving
    • PFMEA and Control Plans
    • APQP and PPAP
    • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
    • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
    • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
 
Work Environment
  • Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
  • Regular standing, walking, and facility inspections.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Up to 10% travel to customer and manufacturing locations.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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