Quality Engineer

Swift Engineering•San Clemente, CA

13d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes that ensure products meet established standards, and customer requirements. This role will involve working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify non-conformances and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role will include the use of a laser tracker, and other high precision measuring tools, to verify part and assembly dimensional compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science or other relevant experiences that are deemed equivalent.
2–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CPA).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Proficiency with measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
Must be “US PERSON” per ITAR and OPSEC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a laser tracker or measurement arm (FARO).
Experience with Verisurf is a plus.
Experience with composite parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections of composite and metallic parts, subassemblies, and finished products.
Use precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, laser trackers) to verify part dimensions and tolerances.
Monitor production or development processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Document inspection results and non-conformances using appropriate forms, databases, or quality systems (e.g., NCRs, inspection reports).
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications, including GD&T requirements.
Verify compliance with manufacturing process specifications, work instructions, and quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Develop and maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures.
Conduct audits, inspections, and quality assessments.