Quality Engineer

Mach Industries • Huntington Beach, CA

23d

About The Position

As a Quality Engineer at Mach Industries, you will be the quality lead for one of our aircraft systems. You’ll play a central role in ensuring end-to-end product integrity—from New Product Introduction (NPI) to supplier qualification and final product validation. This role requires strong systems thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and implementing quality processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to chart a clear path toward AS9100 and ISO 9001 certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience in:
• Root Cause Analysis, RCCA, and CAPA.
• Developing PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection documentation.
• Supporting and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specs.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications & Standards: IPC-610, IPC-620, AS9100, ISO 9001, GD&T.
• Industry Background: Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive.
• Methods & Tools: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC, Gage R&R.
• Experience With: Supplier Quality Management, product audits, and continuous process improvement.
• Bonus: Passion for aviation, unmanned systems, or model aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Own Quality Across the Product Lifecycle Lead the quality strategy for an aircraft system including NPI, Supplier Quality, and In-Process/Product Quality assurance.
• Support Compliance & Continuous Improvement Develop AS9100 and ISO9001 company standards and processes. Proactively identify process gaps, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support audits.
• Manage & Optimize the QMS Act as a system owner and subject matter expert for Mach’s Quality Management System (QMS). Drive compliance, traceability, and efficiency across documentation, audits, and metrics.
• Enable Design & Manufacturing Excellence Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to integrate quality into every stage of the design and production process. Offer insights on process risk, capability validation, and compliance to relevant standards.
• Define and Refine Quality Tools Develop, maintain, and improve inspection methods, test protocols, and quality documentation such as PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection plans.
• Investigate & Resolve Non-Conformances Lead root cause investigations and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to ensure issues are addressed and prevented from recurring.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• opportunities for professional development
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees