Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer/Manager
El Cajon CA
Onsite only
Rate-$50/hr on c2c
Open on w2 and C2C

Position Summary:
An Aerospace Quality Manager with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience drives defect prevention and QMS compliance across production and product development. Responsibilities include overseeing AS9145 methodologies, managing regulatory approvals (FAA/DoD), and enforcing AS9100/ISO 9001 standards to ensure aerospace conformity and risk mitigation.

Core Responsibilities

• APQP / AS9145 Deployment: Lead the site's Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities. Facilitate DFMEA, PFMEA, measurement system analysis (MSA), statistical process control (SPC), and strict control plans during new product launches.
• Quality Management System (QMS): Maintain and upgrade the QMS to ensure continuous compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure alignment with FAA, EASA, and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. Act as the primary liaison during customer, vendor, and regulatory audits.
• Team Leadership & CAPA: Direct Quality Engineers, inspectors, and MRB (Material Review Board) activities. Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and drive lean manufacturing/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Metrics & Reporting: Monitor site KPIs using statistical software (e.g., Minitab) to track quality performance and drive continuous improvements.

Ideal Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 7-10+ years in quality management or quality engineering in aerospace, defense, or an equally regulated manufacturing sector.
• Certifications: American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications (e.g., CQE, CMQ/OE), AS9100 Lead Auditor, or Six Sigma Black Belt are highly preferred.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.