Quality Engineer - 21204

Quality Engineer - Defense Search

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Quality Engineer in Brea, CA who possesses:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline; mechanical, manufacturing, or chemical engineering preferred
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality engineering experience
• Experience working in an AS9100-regulated environment
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

FULL DESCRIPTION: The Quality Engineer will lead initiatives to improve customer satisfaction by reducing internal nonconformances, preventing customer returns, and strengthening quality processes. This position will apply continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodologies, support corrective and preventive action programs, conduct audits, and help develop quality personnel through training and mentorship.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Applying advanced quality and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce nonconformances and prevent customer returns
• Developing and maintaining corrective and preventive action programs focused on reducing scrap and rework
• Supporting the development and delivery of training for operators and inspectors
• Mentoring quality engineering and quality assurance personnel
• Facilitating customer returns through the material review process
• Conducting internal audits and following up on corrective actions in accordance with internal and customer quality requirements
• Supporting customer representatives during quality audits and responding to corrective action requests
• Evaluating and selecting product inspection and testing equipment
• Developing and updating quality procedures and work instructions
• Training appropriate personnel on quality procedures, requirements, and processes
• Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality engineering experience
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and resolving part and process issues
• Ability to interpret contractual, technical, and specification requirements
• Aerospace, elastomer, or plastics manufacturing experience preferred
• ASQ Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Manager, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Ability to lead continuous improvement activities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and customers
• High level of motivation, initiative, and urgency
• Ability to work onsite in Brea, CA

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while reviewing drawings, specifications, technical documentation, quality data, and reports
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office and manufacturing environments
• Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, documentation, equipment review, and the use of measurement or inspection tools
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard engineering, inspection, production, or office materials as needed
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment while working in production or manufacturing areas

Salary Range: $95,000 to $135,000/year
More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com.