Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description

The Quality Engineer will support the Quality Manager and Quality Department in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This individual will investigate supplier and internal non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, support MRB activities, manage corrective actions, and interface with engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel.

• Troubleshoot quality issues and review and close NCRs.
• Monitor supplier performance and support AS9100 compliance efforts.
• Generate quality metrics and reports.
• Review FAIR documentation to AS9102 standards.
• Evaluate manufacturing and testing processes.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with receiving inspection, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to drive timely resolution of quality issues.
• Maintain compliance with company and customer standards.

• Minimum 2 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience completing or reviewing First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102).
• Strong troubleshooting and investigative skills.
• Experience with NCRs, MRBs, corrective actions, and supplier quality.

• GD&T experience preferred.
• Experience with ECR/ECO processes preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Aerospace experience preferred; medical device experience may also be considered.
• Degree preferred but not required if compensated by relevant experience.

The role is based in an aerospace manufacturing facility located in Chatsworth, CA. It is an onsite position within a fast-paced quality department that supports receiving inspection, manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers. The environment is highly collaborative with significant cross-training and professional development opportunities. The position offers a four-day work week from Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $48.08/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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