Sr Quality Assurance Engineer (Onsite)
RTX•Carlsbad, CA
•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite
About The Position
As a Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of optical components, assemblies, and precision-machined parts used in aerospace and defense applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain quality processes, drive continuous improvement, and support real-time manufacturing operations. This role is onsite in Carlsbad, California.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment.
- Experience with quality tools, including FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause & Corrective Action, and Statistical Process Control.
- Experience and familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and documentation processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with optical assemblies, coatings, or metrology equipment.
- Knowledge of Solumina, SAP, or similar MES/QMS systems.
- Experience in statistical analysis, capability studies, or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Familiarity with design-for-manufacture and design-for-quality concepts.
- Experience leading cross-functional problem-solving teams.
- Formal certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Lead quality engineering efforts for optical component production, assembly, and integration.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes to meet engineering requirements, AS9100 standards, and customer specifications.
- Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design engineering, and supply chain to address complex quality issues in optical assemblies, coatings, and precision-machined parts.
- Review and improve inspection criteria, sampling plans, and control documentation.
- Support supplier quality activities, including incoming material qualification, audits, and resolution of supplier nonconformances.
- Provide technical guidance to inspectors and technicians on optical and mechanical inspection methods.
- Analyze nonconformance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Author and maintain quality management system (QMS) documentation, including work instructions, process standards, and quality plans.
- Participate in internal audits, customer reviews, and production readiness activities.
- Read complex engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
- Work onsite and support manufacturing operations in real time.
- Travel up to 10%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
