Quality Engineer

Help shape the quality and reliability of mission-critical aerospace products in a role where your expertise will directly impact manufacturing excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing operations by ensuring products consistently meet industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving continuous improvement, and working cross-functionally to deliver high-quality products.

In this role, you'll collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to identify quality risks, improve processes, and support product and process qualification activities. Success in this position requires a strong understanding of AS9145/APQP principles, ISO quality systems, root cause analysis, and aerospace manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us

• Join a respected aerospace manufacturing organization supporting critical products used in highly regulated environments.
• Work on products supporting highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Make a direct impact on product quality, reliability, and operational performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive meaningful process improvements.
• Join a culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to convert from contract to full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure product quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze production data, quality control systems, and critical manufacturing processes.
• Identify quality issues and implement solutions to improve performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Support product and process qualification activities.
• Assist with audits, failure analysis, and reliability testing.
• Generate reports related to nonconformance trends, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Review and approve quality-related documentation changes, including ECOs, MCOs, and deviations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies.

Requirements

• A quality professional with experience supporting aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and drive quality-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge and experience with AS9145/APQP.
• Experience working with ISO quality systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of advanced quality engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting product and process qualification activities.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Experience supporting audits, failure analysis, and reliability testing.
• Experience managing nonconformance investigations and continuous improvement projects.

Work Environment

• On-site position in Auburn, California.
• Aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $52.40 - $62.01 per hour. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Duration: 12 Months

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)