Quality Engineer

Location: On Site - Paramount, California, United States

Skills: Integrated Management System, Audit, AS9100D, Supplier Quality, Process Improvement

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Join a forward-thinking organization known for driving excellence in advanced manufacturing and quality standards. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in sustaining and enhancing integrated management systems within a highly regulated environment. This on-site opportunity in Paramount, CA, is ideal for professionals seeking to make a measurable impact on continuous improvement, compliance, and product quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams and supplier partners.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, and improve policies, procedures, and work instructions to support enhancement of the Integrated Management System, focusing on AS9100D and customer quality requirements.
• Lead and participate in internal audits, Kaizen events, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance assessments to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in response to audits, customer complaints, or internal nonconformities.
• Conduct training for IMS/QMS Quality-owned processes, including MRB, to impacted personnel.
• Review and implement customer quality requirements, and maintain current documentation system for the Quality Assurance department.
• Analyze and report on quality data, identifying trends and recommending process improvements to reduce waste, scrap, and nonconforming products.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to meet established deadlines and contribute to a culture of safety and quality excellence.

Must-Have Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Proven knowledge of AS9100D, ITAR, and EAR requirements and compliance.
• Ability to lead audits, drive corrective actions, and facilitate process improvement initiatives (Six Sigma, 6S, Lean, Kaizen).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with supplier quality management and conducting supplier audits.
• Familiarity with MRB processes and product quality disposition activities.
• Certification in Six Sigma, ASQ CQE, or similar quality disciplines.
• Background in the aerospace, metals, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Expertise in data analysis tools for quality trend monitoring and root cause identification.