Quality Engineer III

Motorola Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a Quality Engineer III to join its Quality team. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this experienced quality engineering professional will lead strategic quality initiatives across product development, production, and supplier networks. The role serves as a subject matter expert in quality systems, audits, and compliance, with responsibility for calibration oversight, ESD program management, and supplier quality performance. The position provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and works with leadership to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle. This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, California. The work is performed in an office environment, with occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens during field tests or demonstrations. The employee may need to lift equipment up to 10 pounds, bend and reach to place items on shelves, and walk or move around laboratories. No travel or relocation is provided. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline and at least six years of progressively responsible experience in quality engineering or a related engineering discipline. An active U.S. Government SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire, is required. Candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident) because of clients under U.S. federal contracts. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check and drug test. The annual compensation range is $94,000–$104,000; the actual offer depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in quality engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Proven leadership in calibration program management, ESD compliance, and internal audit execution.
Experience with supplier quality, SCAR management, and supplier audits.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
Strong data-driven decision-making skills, including experience with advanced statistical analysis and risk management tools.
Expert-level knowledge of quality system documentation and regulatory compliance.
Highly effective communication and leadership skills, including the ability to engage with executives, customers, and suppliers.
Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
Successful completion of a background check and drug test is required for employment.
Able to lift equipment up to 10 pounds, bend and reach to place items on shelves, and walk or move around laboratories.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics.
Customer-facing experience in audit or quality review settings.
IPC Certification.

Responsibilities

Lead complex root-cause investigations, CAPA activities, and systemic corrective actions across departments and suppliers.
Own the calibration and test equipment program, ensuring compliance with ISO/AS9100 requirements and improving equipment utilization.
Serve as site ESD Control Program Authority by maintaining standards, conducting training, and leading compliance audits.
Plan, conduct, and lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external ISO 9001/AS9100 and customer audits.
Collaborate with engineering to establish reliability requirements, qualification plans, and accelerated life-testing strategies.
Manage supplier quality, including supplier audits, SCAR issuance and closure, and supplier performance scorecards.
Author, review, and maintain quality management system documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and quality plans.
Develop and report quality metrics for leadership and identify risks and continuous-improvement opportunities.
Mentor and coach Quality Engineers I and II and inspection staff, providing technical guidance and supporting career development.
Represent the Quality organization in customer meetings, audits, and technical discussions as a subject matter expert.
Champion continuous improvement using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and FMEA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.