Quality Engineer

Department: Quality • Reports To: Quality Manager

About Us

ARCH Global Precision manufactures high-precision components and engineered solutions for customers in demanding industries. Through advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to quality, we help our customers bring innovative products to market with confidence.

Why Join Us?

• Gain exposure to new technologies, automated inspection systems, and cross-functional leadership opportunities
• Competitive pay, PTO, and benefits
• Strong team culture focused on quality and improvement

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction, reducing internal scrap, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting product and process validations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, control plans, work instructions, and PFMEAs.
• Support new product introductions, product revisions, and process development activities.
• Participate in product qualifications, validations, and change control processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review drawings and ensure customer requirements are clearly defined and understood.
• Conduct measurement system analyses including GR&R studies and establish effective inspection methods.
• Lead or support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and nonconformance investigations.
• Manage customer complaints, CAPAs, NCMRs, and corrective action activities.
• Utilize quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Risk Analysis, SPC, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Perform internal audits and support external audits as required.
• Analyze process data and conduct process capability studies to drive continuous improvement.
• Train employees on quality requirements, inspection methods, and metrology practices.
• Support equipment validations and qualification activities in partnership with Maintenance, IT, and Operations teams.
• Drive initiatives to improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, methodologies, and problem-solving tools.
• Experience with CAPA programs, process capability studies, GR&R, PFMEA, and SPC.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, preferably ISO 13485, and FDA regulations including 21 CFR Part 820.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CSQE, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, or equivalent).
• Strong GD&T knowledge and experience.
• Experience with Minitab.
• Experience using automated inspection equipment such as CMMs, Keyence, Vertex, or similar systems.
• Experience developing manufacturing quality plans and driving process optimization projects.

What We're Looking For

• High energy and self-motivation.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear frequently throughout the workday.
• Regular computer use.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Pay

$80,000–$95,000 depending on experience

Schedule

This role is onsite in Escondido, CA.