Lead Quality Engineer

Lead Quality Engineer – Chatsworth, CA

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM. We are seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to lead quality engineering activities that ensure product conformity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across aerospace programs.

• Lead, mentor, and support Quality Engineers in daily execution of quality objectives and workload prioritization.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex quality, compliance, and customer issues.
• Drive accountability for timely closure of quality activities and deliverables.
• Support staffing, training, and development of quality engineering personnel.
• Oversee MRB activities to ensure timely, compliant disposition of nonconforming material.
• Ensure MRB actions are reviewed, dispositioned, and documented within defined timelines.
• Verify root cause analysis and corrective actions are technically sound and effective.
• Lead RMA investigations and responses, ensuring timely evaluation, containment, and corrective action.
• Interface directly with customers as required to resolve quality concerns and support satisfaction.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and communicated to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure process validations are planned, executed, and documented in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee completion and approval of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Support new product introduction and configuration changes from a quality perspective.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives across assigned product lines or processes.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer‑specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of quality documentation, records, and ticketing systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Support supplier quality activities as required, including issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and compliance throughout the organization.

• Minimum 7+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / AS9102, MRB and nonconformance management.
• Root cause analysis and CAPA methodologist experience.
• Process validation and quality systems knowledge.
• ASQ – American Society for Quality certification is a plus.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave.
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution.
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• Access to mental health champions across our sites.
• Commitment to development.
• Employee referral program.

Compensation Pay Range: $ - $.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. You are required to be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.