Quality Engineer Level 1 - 1st Shift

3333 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

We are looking for a QUALITY ENGINEER to maintain and manage the quality management system, policies, processes and supporting documentation that supports our organizational performance and objectives.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure and report on effectiveness of the quality system.
• Manage, coordinate, conduct and execute an effective audit program of our quality management system.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments across APP.
• Develop a familiarity and understanding of APP’s systems and databases.
• Prepare and facilitate training on our QMS and introduce new or changing requirements.
• Train employees in quality functions.
• Improve and manage the corrective action process and systems to assure elimination of root causes and timely response to identified issues.
• Perform contract and purchase order review.
• Disposition of discrepant material.
• Remain professional when interacting with customers and co-workers.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment in work area at all time.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or shop floor quality management system experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred

• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)

$25.57 - $36.26 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company and we are committed to the long term growth of our organization and employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k plan.

APP, Inc. engineers and manufactures certain products that are considered ITAR-controlled items under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Consistent with ITAR, any position at APP, Inc. that involves work with the engineering or manufacturing functions of the Company may only be filled by a candidate who is (i) a citizen of the United States, or (ii) a person who has been accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws.

Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person? (U.S. Person = a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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