Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer (Level 2) supports and implements product and process quality assurance activities for Space Systems programs at our Mechanical Quality Team in Space Park, Redondo Beach CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Responsibilities

• Understand design intent, failure modes, specifications, and manufacturing processes for assigned products.
• Support process control, in-process and final inspections, audits, and quality reviews.
• Analyze non-conformances and lead root cause investigations, documenting preventive and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Prepare and maintain quality records, reports, and metrics in accordance with industry standards.
• Interpret and apply AS9100/ISO 9001 standards and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Utilize statistical process controls and quality tools to ensure consistent product quality.
• Absorb and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related STEM field and 2+ years of related quality or engineering experience or MS and 0+ years
• No clearance required to start.
• Experience in quality engineering or quality assurance roles.
• Familiarity with QMS, root cause tools, and MRB processes.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
• Experience with data analytics tools and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.

Skills

• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and inspection techniques.
• Experience with inspection points/plans (I-Plan), SPC, and dimensional inspection technologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as CMM, laser trackers, and engineering design software (NX, Verisurf, Polyworks).
• Practical experience with manufacturing operations and mechanical design.

Benefits

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