Quality Engineer

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Amanda Preston

Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a leading manufacturer of aerospace transparencies and precision-engineered components used in commercial, military, and defense applications. Our work spans advanced composite forming, sheet-metal fabrication, and complex assembly processes that support some of the most demanding programs in aviation. With a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, we operate under strict aerospace standards to ensure every product meets the highest safety and performance requirements.

Why join us?

Work on highly specialized aerospace components that directly impact aircraft safety and visibility.

Join a collaborative quality team with strong mentorship and leadership support.

Develop deep expertise in AS9100, DCMA, DoD requirements, first-article inspections, and advanced composite manufacturing.

Influence process improvements, quality systems, and product conformity across every stage of production.

Grow your career in an environment that values initiative, hands-on problem solving, and continuous learning.

Job Details

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Manager in ensuring that all aerospace windshields, canopies, and transparency components meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role is critical in driving process improvements, conducting first-article inspections, supporting customer and government audits, and enhancing the overall quality management system (QMS). The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable working on the production floor to troubleshoot, improve processes, and resolve non-conformances.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Quality Manager in implementing, maintaining, and improving the AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system.

Conduct first-article inspections (FAI) and support source-inspector interactions (customer, DCMA, DoD).

Develop, update, and maintain inspection plans, work instructions, control plans, and quality documentation.

Perform root-cause analysis and lead or assist in corrective / preventive action (CAPA) activities.

Analyze production data and quality trends to identify defects, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Support internal and external audits, preparing documentation and participating in audit activities.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and met.

Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance product conformity and reduce scrap / rework.

Work hands-on with inspectors on the floor to resolve issues, validate measurements, and ensure proper use of inspection tools.

Prepare clear, detailed technical reports and documentation for internal and customer use.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing quality engineering.

Strong understanding of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems.

Familiarity with DCMA / DoD requirements, FAI processes, and aerospace documentation standards.

Hands-on mindset and ability to work closely with inspectors, technicians, and production staff.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to lead and support RCA and CAPA activities.

Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities.

Experience with composites, sheet metal, or formed acrylic materials is highly preferred.

Proficiency with common inspection tools and measurement techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with aerospace first-article inspection software (e.g., Net-Inspect).

Training or certification in AS9100 internal auditing, Six Sigma, Lean, or similar methodologies.

Prior experience supporting customer or government source inspections.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com / legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and / or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here : jobot.com / privacy-policy