Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerLocation: 10 Minutes East of Port Hueneme & Oxnard, CA. Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite (M-F) Compensation: $72,000 - $100,000Company Overview: Our client is a well-established designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electronic hardware used in industrial automation, robotics, aerospace/defense, precision manufacturing, instrumentation, and other demanding applications where reliability, performance, and product quality are critical.Position SummaryWe are seeking a Quality Engineer to join a collaborative engineering and manufacturing team responsible for supporting product quality, manufacturing excellence, and customer satisfaction across a diverse portfolio of electronic hardware products. This individual will serve as a key liaison between customers, manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and quality personnel while helping drive corrective actions, process improvements, root cause investigations, and quality system compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical problems, working cross-functionally, and using data-driven methods to improve products and processes.ResponsibilitiesInvestigate product and manufacturing quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis.Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Monitor quality performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Support customer-facing quality activities and technical issue resolution.Participate in nonconformance investigations and disposition activities.Conduct internal audits and support external customer and certification audits.Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.Maintain quality procedures, records, forms, risk assessments, and calibration programs.Provide guidance related to IPC workmanship and acceptance standards.Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to improve quality and manufacturing performance.Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering environment.Experience supporting production, manufacturing, or engineering organizations in a quality-focused role.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.Preferred ExperienceISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.8D, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, 5-Why, or similar methodologies.IPC-A-610, IPC-600, and/or J-STD-001 standards.Electronics manufacturing, electromechanical assemblies, industrial equipment, automation products, instrumentation, aerospace, defense, or related industries.Statistical analysis and quality improvement initiatives.Internal auditing experience.Additional RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident due to export compliance requirements.