Product Reliability Engineer

Divergent • Torrance, CA

5h • $96,350 - $153,040 • Onsite

About The Position

Divergent is seeking a Product Reliability Engineer to help ensure the quality and reliability of products and processes in high-precision manufacturing. The role leads quality control initiatives, continuous improvement, and production quality efforts to meet customer and industry expectations. Working with cross-functional teams and customers, the engineer improves processes, optimizes inspection, manages quality deliverables and corrective actions, analyzes performance data, and supports process validation and new product introductions. The position is onsite and may include other support functions or duties as directed by Quality Management.

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
• Demonstrated experience with quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency implementing and managing PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis tools to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Knowledge of advanced inspection methods and tools, including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques.
• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data, identifying trends, and using data to improve yield and reduce defects.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Clear communication and documentation skills for presenting quality metrics, deliverables, and insights to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field), or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or defense, with familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949.
• Hands-on experience with PPAP documentation and customer engagement for quality deliverables.
• Experience in statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis (Cpk).
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing or automated inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve process efficiency and reduce defects.
• Implement process controls and standardize inspection procedures to improve consistency, prevent recurring issues, and increase first-pass yield.
• Optimize inspection strategies using advanced tools and techniques, including CMM programming.
• Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with customer requirements and industry practices.
• Assess inspection-method capability using studies such as Gage R&R and Cpk analyses.
• Serve as a quality liaison for customers; manage audits, address quality concerns, and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Prepare and deliver quality documentation, including PPAP, FAIR, and customer-specific deliverables, and facilitate customer reviews and audits.
• Clarify customer quality requirements and maintain alignment on deliverables and expectations.
• Manage nonconformance activities, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Track and analyze nonconformance trends to target improvements and reduce recurring defects.
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, defect rates, and on-time delivery, and develop dashboards and reports that communicate quality performance and actionable insights.
• Develop scalable quality control plans and deploy inspection technologies aligned with company objectives and customer expectations.
• Support validation of new or modified manufacturing processes to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Integrate quality requirements into product and process development and support new product introductions.
• Mentor quality team members in inspection, data analysis, and process control, and drive cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform other support functions as directed by Quality Management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health and wellness benefits, including HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed