Quality Engineer

WET Design•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At WET, we create some of the world’s most iconic water features, blending art, engineering, and imagination to deliver experiences that stop people in their tracks. From the Fountains of Bellagio to the Dubai Fountain, our work is built on precision, creativity, and a commitment to doing exceptional work at every stage. We’re looking for a Quality Engineer who is comfortable being close to the work — in the machine shop, weld shop, sheet metal shop, injection molding shop, and the on-premise assembly shop known as Finale. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how parts are made, how assemblies come together, and how quality can be strengthened by working side by side with the people doing the building. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Engineers and reports through the VP of Manufacturing. It is ideal for someone who is curious, technically grounded, and energized by solving problems where they actually happen. Role Overview The Quality Engineer helps ensure that parts, subassemblies, and finished assemblies meet WET’s standards for quality, fit, function, and reliability. You’ll work across multiple internal manufacturing environments to inspect, investigate, improve, and support the systems that feed our Finale assembly operation. This is not a desk-only quality role. It requires someone who can walk the floor, understand the process, ask the right questions, and help drive practical solutions that improve the way we build.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of quality engineering, quality control, or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of precision measurement tools, drawings, tolerances, and inspection methods
Experience working closely with shop-floor teams in machining, welding, sheet metal, molding, or assembly environments
Hands-on CMM and/or FARO Arm experience; PC-DMIS experience preferred
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, root-cause mindset
Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment with multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across technical teams
Excellent attention to detail, documentation habits, and follow-through
Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to grow with the complexity of the work

Nice To Haves

Background in low-volume / high-mix manufacturing
Experience in prototype shops, custom fabrication, or engineered product environments
Familiarity with Lean thinking, 5S, and continuous improvement
Experience supporting manufacturing engineers and production teams in a highly collaborative setting

Responsibilities

Work directly with machine shop, weld shop, sheet metal, injection molding, and assembly teams to support product and process quality
Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process components, subassemblies, and finished goods
Use precision measurement tools and inspection equipment to verify dimensions, tolerances, and conformance to specification
Operate and support CMM and FARO Arm equipment; program simple routines using PC-DMIS as needed
Investigate nonconforming parts and assemblies, determine root causes, and help implement effective corrective actions
Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to improve part quality, process repeatability, and build readiness across departments
Help develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, inspection procedures, and work instructions
Support first article inspections, validation activities, and release criteria for new or revised parts
Maintain calibration records, inspection documentation, and quality lab files with accuracy and care
Track recurring quality issues and help identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Support the daily flow of work into Finale by helping ensure parts are made correctly, documented properly, and ready when needed
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment while following 5S and lean principles
Collaborate with production, engineering, and leadership teams to keep work moving and resolve issues quickly