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Quality Engineer
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Simi Valley, Ventura County, California, 93097, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Sky Limit Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Quality Engineer – Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Quality Engineer to support customer-driven programs and supplier quality initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement, leading corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with strict quality and regulatory requirements.
You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure products meet the highest standards from design through delivery.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead quality activities for assigned programs from proposal through production and customer delivery
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including non-conformance analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation
- Participate in cross-functional teams and lead FMEAs to mitigate risk early in the product lifecycle
- Host and support customer, supplier, and internal quality audits
- Serve as the primary quality interface between internal teams, suppliers, and customers
- Develop, maintain, and improve quality management systems, procedures, and documentation
- Establish and manage supplier quality performance metrics and monitoring tools
- Issue and manage supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and internal CAPA processes
- Interpret and apply industry standards, customer requirements, and government regulations
- Partner closely with engineering to ensure designs are production-ready and quality-focused
- Track and manage action items from audits and supplier assessments
- Lead quality efforts across materials, processes, assemblies, and field returns (RMA investigations)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a technical discipline (electrical or mechanical preferred)
- Experience supporting precision-machined components and complex assemblies
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Hands‑on experience with SPC, process capability, and statistical quality tools
- Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and root‑cause problem‑solving skills
- Experience working with suppliers in a quality or development capacity
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and structured problem‑solving methodologies
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with Microsoft Project
Skills:
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, or similar)
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong customer-facing and supplier collaboration experience
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