Quality Engineer Level 3

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•North Hollywood, CA

About The Position

This role involves leading investigations into quality issues, supporting MRB activities, analyzing quality data, developing inspection plans, and serving as the primary quality interface for customers. The Quality Engineer will partner with various departments to improve processes and product quality, support validation activities, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. They will also support audits and provide quality leadership and training.

Requirements

Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)
Statistical analysis and process control methods
Knowledge of AS9100, FAA, and Nadcap requirements
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and metrology
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
Effective project management and cross-functional leadership skills
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
Minimum 8-10 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing.
Experience supporting corrective action systems, MRB activities, process improvement, and regulatory/customer audits.
Experience with aerospace quality systems, inspection planning, and manufacturing process controls.

Nice To Haves

ASQ CQE and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
Knowledge of frozen planning, First Article Inspection (AS9102), and flight safety requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations of internal, supplier, and customer quality issues, including nonconformances, escapes, complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Support MRB activities and disposition nonconforming material in accordance with engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Analyze quality data, trends, scrap, rework, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects.
Develop and maintain inspection plans, quality controls, process controls, and quality documentation to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to improve process capability, reduce variation, and enhance product quality and operational performance.
Support product and process validation activities including APQP, PPAP, FAI, qualification, and production readiness requirements.
Review contracts, purchase orders, sales orders, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure effective quality requirement review and flow down.
Serve as the primary quality interface for customers, supporting audits, corrective actions, technical inquiries, quality reviews, and issue resolution.
Support internal, customer, FAA, Nadcap, and AS9100 audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System.
Provide quality leadership, training, and guidance while supporting the continual improvement and effectiveness of the Quality Management System.