Jr. Quality Engineer
About The Position
The Gill Corporation is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to assist with inspections, root cause analysis, nonconformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role works closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality from design through delivery and reports to the Quality Control Manager. The position supports quality control and laboratory activities, including sample preparation and specimen testing, developing and maintaining test procedures, identifying and documenting nonconforming products, and performing basic equipment maintenance. It also supports audits, customer complaint resolution, controlled-document management, first article inspections, gage R&R analysis, process and product improvements, and PFMEA. The role requires understanding and applying customer specifications, internal procedures, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and technical drawings. The position is based in El Monte, California, and is full-time on the first shift. Access to ITAR- and/or EAR-regulated information requires applicants to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status. Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a related field, such as aerospace, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or three years of quality experience.
- Knowledge of AS9100 and other ISO standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.
- English language skills.
- Provide documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR and/or EAR requirements to access regulated information.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ auditor certification is preferred.
- Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and the ASME Y14.5 standard is preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance may be required for certain positions.
Responsibilities
- Follow company policies and procedures, including safety protocols.
- Understand and ensure compliance with internal quality documents and customer specifications.
- Support sample preparation and specimen testing in accordance with established requirements.
- Support QC Lab functions by creating, reviewing, and revising test procedures based on customer specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
- Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming products for disposition.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance of equipment as needed in a supporting function.
- Maintain good housekeeping and follow established procedures for handling materials and managing work hazards.
- Document and interpret Statistical Process Control (SPC) information.
- Conduct internal audits in accordance with AS 9100.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
- Manage assigned customer complaints and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve complaints and corrective actions in a timely manner.
- Review, update, implement changes to, and establish standards for controlled documents, including GOS, GMS, and GPS.
- Generate first article inspection (FAI) documentation to AS 9102 standards.
- Run gage R&R analyses on processes requiring a greater understanding of overall capability.
- Review quality standards and provide technical support for process and product improvements.
- Perform Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA).
- Read and understand customer specifications, process standards, ANSI procedures, industry standards, and blueprints.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
