Quality Engineer; Temp
Job in
Garden Grove, Orange County, California, 92641, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
GKN Aerospace Inc
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Company
GKN Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence.
We are the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows.
Job SummaryQuality Engineer to oversee quality from concept to production.
Focus on APQP, PPAP, FAI to ensure compliance with AS9145 and AS9102.
Drive continuous improvement and compliance across product lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities Quality Planning & Risk Management- Lead APQP activities and create key quality documents (Quality Plans, Control Plans, Process Flows, PFMEAs) in line with AS9145.
- Manage PPAP submissions and perform risk assessments to prevent issues during design and development.
- Participate in design reviews and ensure quality requirements are built in early.
- Plan and execute FAI per AS9102, support process validation and capability studies.
- Maintain accurate records for APQP/PPAP, FAI, audits, and corrective actions.
- Prepare and share quality metrics, risk assessments, and improvement plans with stakeholders.
- Lead root cause analysis using tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone to resolve issues.
- Ensure timely corrective actions and communicate results to internal teams and customers.
- Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits to meet aerospace standards.
- Identify gaps and drive corrective actions to improve compliance and audit outcomes.
- Disposition nonconforming products and coordinate approvals with customers/government reps.
- Ensure all quality documentation is complete before product shipment.
- Analyze quality data and customer feedback to spot trends and prevent future issues.
- Lead initiatives to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
- High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred).
- 3+ years in quality engineering, ideally aerospace or regulated industry.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP (AS9145), and FAI (AS9102), plus ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T.
- Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and quality tools like FMEA, SPC, MSA, root cause analysis.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office), communication, and project management abilities.
- Available to work off-shift hours as needed.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.
Compensation Range: $91,083.00 - $
Why Join Us- Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense.
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