Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerCompany: One Stop Systems, Inc.Headquarters Location: Escondido/San Diego, CAWhy Join Us? At One Stop Systems, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and supportive environment.Company Overview: One Stop Systems, Inc. is a San Diego-based publicly traded technology company and global leader in enterprise class compute solutions for AI/ML, sensor fusion, and autonomy at the demanding 'edge.' OSS designs and manufactures the highest performance compute and storage products that enable these rugged AI, sensor fusion and autonomous mobile capabilities without compromise. These hardware and software platforms bring the latest enterprise class data center performance and technology to the harsh and challenging applications, whether they are on land, sea or in the air.OSS products include ruggedized servers, compute accelerators, flash storage arrays, and storage acceleration software. These specialized rugged and compact products are used across multiple industries and applications, including commercial autonomous applications, as well as aircraft, drones, ships, and vehicles within the defense industry.The company has annual sales in excess of $40 million, is profitable, cash flow positive, enjoys a solid cash position without domestic debt and has target growth plans in excess of 20% a year. Our markets have significant tail winds being driven by the high priority within the DOD to add AI and/or Autonomous capabilities throughout the military theater as well as strong economic pull within the commercial segment. The market opportunity for OSS types of products is expected to grow to over $2 billion in size.Position Overview: OSS is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer who is comfortable moving between suppliers, incoming inspection, manufacturing quality, drawing interpretation, corrective action, and continuous improvement. This role works directly with suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to solve problems and improve product quality.Reporting Relationships: The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Assurance Manager.Duties and Responsibilities:Support supplier, receiving, in-process, and final product quality for electro-mechanical assemblies, computer/server systems, sheet-metal and machined components, PCBs, PCBAs, cables, chassis, enclosures, and related hardware.Perform and support First Article Inspections (FAIs/FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102 and review supplier-provided FAIR documentation.Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, basic GD&T, surface-finish requirements, workmanship standards, drawing revisions, and customer quality requirements.Perform hands-on dimensional and visual inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, go/no-go gauges, microscopes, surface plates, and other appropriate inspection equipment.Evaluate mechanical and electronic assemblies for dimensional compliance, fit and function, workmanship, cosmetic defects, plating/coating issues, solder quality, component orientation, connector installation, contamination, and other manufacturing defects.Investigate nonconformances, supplier escapes, production defects, customer complaints, returns, and field failures using structured problem solving such as 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 8D, and corrective action.Work directly with suppliers and Supply Chain on containment, SCARs, corrective actions, supplier performance, First Article requirements, and improvement activities.Support the AS9100D / ISO 9001 quality management system, including audits, calibration, document control, quality metrics, traceability, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement.Analyze quality data and partner with Engineering and Operations to reduce defects, scrap, rework, supplier escapes, and recurring quality issues.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Quality, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.3–5 years of relevant quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, inspection, or manufacturing-engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.Practical experience working within an AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 certified quality management system.Experience with supplier quality, nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional problem solving.Hands-on inspection experience with mechanical and/or electro-mechanical components and precision measuring equipment.Ability to read mechanical engineering drawings and apply dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T concepts; experience with First Article Inspection and FAIR documentation.Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet-metal fabrication, plating/coatings, assembly, electronics, PCB/PCBA manufacturing, soldering, conformal coating, or ESD controls.Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and independently follow issues through closure.Competencies:Clear Communication Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver the appropriate level of detail.Develop Relationships Has the ability to develop relationships with co-workers and to contribute to group solutions.Good Judgement Exercise good business judgment and makes good decisions and notifies management of issues and concerns.Positive Attitude Positive attitude with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across all departments within the OSS Company.Budget Works with the company's budgetary guidelines while minimizing expenses and maximizing cost efficiency.Company Goals Understands Company and department goals and objectives and how to contribute.Physical Demands: This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, use a computer, and use hands to handle inspection equipment and product. The employee may occasionally lift, push, or carry items up to 25 pounds and may assist with heavier items using appropriate equipment or team-lift practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.