Quality Engineer
About The Position
RTCA is hiring a Quality Engineer for a full-time, onsite position in Chatsworth, California. The role ensures compliance with customer engineering and quality requirements throughout production, from receipt of purchase orders through product delivery. This includes customer-specific quality requirements, procurement and processing requirements, document control, contract review, and job/work order planning. The position requires sustained concentration and multitasking. The Quality Engineer works with internal and external stakeholders to meet customer requirements, maintain compliance, and support the smooth flow of quality products. RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group supporting commercial and government aerospace programs through four U.S. Centers of Excellence, with more than 150 CNC machines and over 250 professionals. The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. The stated annual compensation range for onsite California applicants is $80,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay; ranges at other sites may differ.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in aerospace-industry quality-related roles.
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering is a plus; alternatively, at least five years of experience in the same or a similar role without a degree.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement or value-stream work in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS) and AS9100 Rev D.
- Experience with Quality Assurance, job/work order planning, D6-1276 and other OEM frozen planning requirements, OEM customer quality and engineering requirements, heat-treat and processing specifications, selection of customer-approved suppliers, raw-material procurement quality requirements, and contract review of customer quality and engineering requirements.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and MRP systems.
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions, concentrate for long periods, and tolerate multiple interruptions during the day.
- Team-player attitude and a can-do approach.
- Must meet Export Control compliance requirements as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a machining environment.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
Responsibilities
- Review customer purchase orders to understand and ensure compliance with quality and engineering requirements and assess associated risks.
- Review and approve internal work orders for compliance with customer requirements.
- Review and approve procedures, work instructions, and forms for compliance with industry standards and AS9100 requirements.
- Conduct internal audits to AS9100 Rev D requirements and internal standard work.
- Collaborate with planning, outside processors, and customers to create and obtain approval for controlled manufacturing plans.
- Assist with implementation and administration of risk management, configuration control, training, auditing, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and preventive actions.
- Perform in-depth root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions using 8D and other root-cause analysis tools.
- Collaborate with internal and external customers, including Manufacturing, Program Management, Engineering, and Sales, to meet customer requirements, ensure compliance, and support the flow of quality products.
- Follow workplace safety guidelines, policies, and applicable company, state, and federal requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Choice of medical plan options, including a no-cost employee-only coverage plan.
- HSA-eligible health plan with employer contributions.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with up to a 6% QACA company match.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, and nine paid company holidays.
- Shift differentials for applicable off-shifts.
- Discretionary bonus programs based on position and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
