Quality Engineer

Aptiv•Garden Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Quality Engineer to serve as the technical expert for its AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS). The role ensures product and process compliance, leads Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, and advances continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer is the primary technical interface for customers on quality matters, manages the corrective action system, and leads the internal audit program to support aerospace and defense industry quality requirements. The position is based at 12691 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, California, and reports to the Quality Manager. It is full-time, with base compensation of $80,000–$100,000 per year plus 10% AIP. The company offers health coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related technical field.
3–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an AS9100 aerospace or ISO 13485 medical manufacturing environment.
Experience leading RCCA investigations using 8D, 5-Why, or similar methodologies.
Direct experience leading an internal audit program and representing a company during customer or third-party audits.
Experience leading an MRB for disposition of non-conforming material.
Expertise in AS9102 FAI requirements.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
Strong communication, sound judgment, teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement competencies.
Systems proficiency in Google Workspace, ADP, Syspro, QMS, Smartviews, Salesforce, Planful, and AwardCo.

Nice To Haves

IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or J-STD-001 certification is strongly preferred.
ASQ certification, such as CQE or CQA, is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead the site's Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process and respond to internal and customer-issued Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
Own and manage the AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) process, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
Lead the internal audit program under AS9100 and QMS requirements, and manage the audit finding and corrective action log.
Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) and facilitate timely disposition of non-conforming materials.
Serve as the primary Quality technical interface for customers, manage quality-related communications, and represent the company during customer audits.
Partner with Engineering to ensure production plots (form boards) and work instructions define quality and workmanship requirements.
Partner with Engineering to interpret and validate test programs and requirements.
Interpret and flow down customer technical requirements, including workmanship specifications, to the organization.
Champion continuous improvement projects, including Lean/Kaizen, to reduce scrap, rework, and waste.
Conduct or lead workmanship training, such as IPC-620, J-STD, and FOD Prevention, as required.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.