Quality Control Engineer L3

Rantec Power Systems Inc. • Los Osos, CA

20d • $96,200 - $125,100

About The Position

The Quality Control Engineer provides quality control support throughout product realization, including requirements review and planning, design development, procurement, and production. The role performs quality engineering functions related to material review disposition, communicates customer requirements, and helps ensure compliance from design through delivery. When needed, the engineer represents Rantec in customer-facing quality assurance matters, leads quality-related issues and internal containment actions with support from the Quality Control Manager, and mentors less experienced QA/QC engineers.

The position supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and its compliance with AS9100D, participates in customer and internal audits, evaluates design outputs and configuration changes, and provides technical and compliance support to design and production. It also leads in-process MRB meetings, supports corrective and preventive action, supplier issue investigations, failure analysis, quality planning, continuous improvement, and training for quality personnel and inspectors.

The role requires work in a factory environment and compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements. Access to export-controlled commodities, data, technology, and services is restricted under ITAR; employment is contingent on meeting ITAR requirements and obtaining and maintaining any necessary export authorization. The position requires flexible hours and/or different shifts as needed, as well as reliable attendance according to schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field is desirable; 10 or more years of quality experience may be substituted for a degree.
• At least 5 years of experience working in an organization certified to an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Quality Control Engineer experience, preferably in an aerospace design and manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) tools.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical inspection requirements, including J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
• Sound reasoning skills for risk assessment and ability to use root cause analysis techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Dependable, assertive self-starter able to work with all organizational functions and teams.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to make well-reasoned decisions about acceptance or rejection of materials.
• Must comply with ITAR requirements applicable to access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services, and obtain and maintain necessary export authorization.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to work safely in a factory environment and meet the position's physical requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts as required and to maintain reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of designated areas, processes, and procedures, including internal QMS audits.
• Evaluate design outputs and approve configuration changes.
• Provide technical and compliance support to design and production activities to meet customer requirements, and make decisions on product conformity issues.
• Perform First Article Inspections when required.
• Participate in and respond to customer quality assessments and audits.
• Complete assigned training and, when called upon, train Quality personnel on topics such as ESD and FOD control and QMS procedures.
• Assist with and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Review quality requirements in contracts, including for ECN signatures and new projects.
• Perform other QA department duties as assigned and support the Quality Control Manager as necessary.
• Support ECN reviews, provide feedback, and sign off on acceptable changes.
• Generate and issue Quality Alerts as necessary.
• Interface with government and customer source inspectors and representatives; train less experienced QA Engineers in source inspection and assist QA activities as needed.
• Lead in-process MRB meetings, including preparing agendas, checking products in and out of the NC-WIP cage, and submitting actions resulting from non-conforming product dispositions.
• Support QMS maintenance and compliance with AS9100D, providing leadership on product matters as needed.
• Generate MRRs for supplier-related issues not identified at receiving inspection.
• Support and train quality inspectors.
• Write and update quality plans for customer-required planning, such as Supplier Data Requirements Listing (SDRL).
• Coordinate outside-laboratory failure analysis as needed.
• Write failure analysis reports using collaborative input from engineering and test for cause statements.
• Support project teams through resolution when product failures and defect trends are identified.
• Perform preventive and corrective action activities, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Work flexible hours and/or different shifts as required.
• Work safely and professionally in accordance with Rantec and applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and federal requirements.
• Arrive on time and work each scheduled day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior