Quality Engineer MRB Engineer
About The Position
The Quality Engineer - MRB role is an onsite position in North Hollywood, California. The engineer evaluates nonconforming materials, parts, components, and assemblies through the Material Review Board (MRB) process, coordinates technical evaluation and disposition with cross-functional stakeholders, and drives quality issues through timely closure. The work includes reviewing nonconformance documentation and technical records, physically inspecting parts when required, organizing Quality Clinic meetings, tracking follow-up actions, and supporting root cause analysis and corrective or preventive actions. The role calls for 5–10 years of overall Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience and at least 2 years of hands-on MRB experience. Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience is preferred.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of overall Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
- At least 2 years of hands-on MRB experience; stated as mandatory.
- Strong experience in nonconformance management and MRB disposition processes.
- Experience with NCR, NCMR, QN, or equivalent quality notification systems.
- Strong engineering drawing and GD&T interpretation skills.
- Ability to inspect and evaluate parts hands-on when required.
- Good understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes.
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and CAPA.
- Experience conducting or coordinating Quality Clinic or cross-functional quality meetings.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing involving machining, sheet-metal fabrication, castings and forgings, mechanical assemblies, heat treatment, or special processes.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate nonconforming materials, parts, components, and assemblies through the MRB process.
- Review and process NCR, QN, and other nonconformance documentation.
- Coordinate quality issues with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and other relevant functions.
- Physically inspect nonconforming parts when required to understand the defect or condition and support technical evaluation.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection reports, dimensional results, and other technical documentation.
- Evaluate nonconformances for potential impact on form, fit, function, performance, manufacturability, assembly, and downstream operations.
- Coordinate with Engineering and other stakeholders on appropriate MRB dispositions, including Use-As-Is, Rework, Repair, Return to Vendor, and Scrap, subject to applicable authorization requirements.
- Organize and conduct regular Quality Clinic meetings.
- Present and discuss open nonconformances, recurring defects, aging issues, and critical quality concerns in Quality Clinic meetings.
- Track Quality Clinic action items, responsible stakeholders, and target dates, and follow up until closure.
- Drive timely closure of MRB, NCR, QN, and aging quality issues.
- Perform or support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
