Quality Engineer

Job Description Job Description Quality Engineer Location: San Fernando Valley Salary Range: $90K-$125K Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite, Monday–Friday, Overtime as needed Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR requirements. Key Responsibilities Conduct internal Quality Management System audits and support the development of in-house auditors.

Participate in supplier audits to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. Support QC Inspection by interpreting and applying electronics inspection acceptance criteria. Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve production and compliance issues.

Support customer source inspection activities and ensure product and documentation readiness. Develop, manage, and maintain corrective and preventive actions, including CAPA, CAR, SCAR, and ICAR activities. Schedule, coordinate, and support customer, ISO 13485, NADCAP, and AS9100 audit activities.

Develop, update, and maintain quality procedures to meet ISO 13485, NADCAP, AS9100, and customer requirements. Review, train, and support personnel in the preparation of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs). Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams.

Support continuous improvement, process reliability, and long-term quality performance. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 7 years of Quality Engineering experience. Experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), PCBA, or printed circuit board assembly manufacturing. Strong knowledge of electronics inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600. Knowledge of AS9100D, MIL-STD-883, and aerospace/defense quality requirements. Experience with Quality Management Systems, SPC, MSA, Six Sigma, Lean, and 5S.

Experience with corrective actions, preventive actions, root cause analysis, and quality documentation. Ability to train, mentor, and support inspectors, peers, and cross-functional team members. Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills, including quality, data analysis, and productivity software. Must be a U.S.

Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident. Preferred Qualifications IPC-A-610 Certification. IPC J-STD-001 Certification.

Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620. Experience with NASA 8739 and IPC Space Addendum. Lean Six Sigma Certification.

PMP Certification.