Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer needed for a manufacturing company in Santa Ana, CA!

Salary range $83,000- $150,000

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards. This role leads quality initiatives across manufacturing, supplier quality, and new product introduction, while driving continuous improvement and resolving quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Lead APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), and new product quality activities.
• Manage customer, supplier, and internal quality issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform Gage R&R, MSA, FMEA, and process capability studies.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Monitor and report quality metrics, including PPM, scrap, rework, and cost of quality.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers to improve product and process quality.
• Provide quality training and guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Lead and support multiple quality improvement projects with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and aerospace/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Gage R&R, and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of AS9100D and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions preferred).

• Quality Management Systems
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Audit & Compliance
• Project Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting

This role requires a self-motivated quality professional who can work independently, lead complex projects, and drive a culture of quality excellence throughout the organization.