Quality Engineer / Auditor – Aerospace Manufacturing

About the role

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting product, process, and/or quality system audits, along with strong knowledge of quality standards, documentation, traceability, and inspection processes. Experience with AS9100, First Article Inspection (FAI), aerospace forgings/metals, and configuration management is highly preferred. This is an onsite position in Paramount, CA and requires a detail-oriented professional who can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform product, process, and quality system audits in accordance with applicable quality requirements.
• Support quality engineering activities within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Review manufacturing and quality documentation for accuracy, compliance, and traceability.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and related documentation.
• Assist with product and process quality investigations and corrective actions.
• Verify product configuration, specifications, and associated quality records.
• Identify quality issues, document findings, and communicate recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, audit findings, and quality documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail while working in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related quality function.
• Experience working in aerospace manufacturing, aerospace metals, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience conducting product, process, and/or quality system audits.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical writing and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace forgings or metal manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience with AS9102 / First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Product audit experience.
• Configuration management experience.
• Product traceability experience.
• Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments.