Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

Quality Engineer opportunity in Huntington Beach, CA Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies using cutting edge technology, including additive and fineblanking production methods. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers in industries such as automotive, heavy duty, medical, aerospace, electronics, tools, hardware, military and defense. We offer: Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance 401(k) with match and profit sharing Annual bonus based on division profitability Vacation and flexible paid holidays Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs Tuition reimbursement and paid training Work with an established team of long-term employees To learn more, visit Position Summary The Quality Engineer has “cradle to grave” quality system responsibility over a specified group of products. What You’ll Do Participate in all cross-functional Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) teams and issue status reports. Administration control required to ensure all applicable elements and phases of the APQP process is accomplished. Completes all applicable PPAP elements. Completes and issues ISIR and first article reports, as required. Initiates initial and revised PPAP elements (as applicable) for each family grouping of customer numbers or individual customer number as applicable. Creates and revises inspection instructions and quality records. Determines measurement and test equipment needs. Verifies inspection and tests feasibility. Creates inspection instructions utilizing correct metrology. Utilizes correct sampling plans and/or SPC subgroup sizes at proper sampling frequencies. Creates correct visual inspection methods and aids. Carries out the policy requirements as mandated in the Precision Resource Quality Manual and administers all applicable quality procedures as related to the applicable product line. Audits inspection functions to ensure full compliance to all applicable polices, procedures and work instructions. Processes customer returns and quality concerns. Processes requests for deviation as directed by MRB. Issues customer status reports. Review sample size, sample method, verification of inspector’s findings and description adequacy. Issues status reports and corrective action forms for major, critical, or repetitive non-conforming issues. Initiates EN-007 form to make corrections and changes to tools and processes. Conducts new supplier qualification surveys and periodic and special supplier audits. Surveys new suppliers to determine if qualifications are adequate to add company to “Approved Supplier” list. Conduct periodic and special supplier audits as required. Trains and monitors inspector performance. Audits processes, equipment, and personal performance against the control plan for conformance. What You Bring Associates degree or technical certification in manufacturing. 3 years quality engineering or equivalent experience in an automotive metal stamping or machining manufacturing environment. 3 years of experience working with ISO-9000 and ISO/IATF 16949 or equivalent quality system. Knowledge and experience with AIAG Automotive Manuals preparing PPAP’s, GR&R and Capability Studies, SPC requirements, etc. Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety requirements. Experience using (Microsoft Office) Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Strong advance math and statistical skills. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15). Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V. To learn more, visit