Quality Engineer - Defense Search 21204

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineer - Defense Search 21204
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 an engineering discipline ? mechanical, manufacturing,
• and chemical are preferred
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality engineering experience
• Experience in an AS 9100 environment
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

FULL DESCRIPTION: Quality Assurance Engineer will actively lead the improvement
of customer satisfaction by leading the reduction of internal non-conformances
and the elimination of customer returns through the effective utilization of
continuous improvement techniques. This individual will also assist in the
development of quality engineering and assurance personnel through effective
mentoring and skill development programs.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Uses advanced Quality, Six Sigma methods and actively work with the production departments to effectively reduce non-conformance(s) and prevent returns.
• Responsible for developing an effective corrective and preventative program that will concentrate its efforts on reducing scrap and rework.
• Assists with operator and inspector training development requirements.
• Mentors and assists with quality engineering development requirements.
• Facilitates and processes customer returns through the material review process.
• Conducts internal audits and corrective action follow-up per internal and customer quality system requirements.
• Escorts and supports customer representatives during quality audits and responds to corrective action requests, as required.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate product evaluation equipment and establishes applicable training to personnel.
• Develops and updates Quality Program Procedures and Work Instructions and providing training to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM curriculum.
• Aerospace and/or Elastomer/Plastics manufacturing experience preferred
• Related certification such as ASQ Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality
• Manager, Lean and Six Sigma preferred.
• Works effectively with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving parts and process issues.
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines in fast paced environment.
• Ability to interpret contractual and specification requirements.
• Must be a self-motivated team leader with the ability to lead continuous improvement activities.
• Team player with ability to work well with employees and customers alike.
• High level of motivation and sense of urgency.
• Intermediate skills in working with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities.

Salary Range: $95-135k/year

More information can be found at Company Description

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.

Company Description

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.