Quality Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Quality Manufacturing Engineer at WET (Design) in Sun Valley, CA is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously evolving quality systems in a highly dynamic, low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Manufacturing, this role requires a blend of hands-on inspection, root cause analysis, and system-level quality engineering.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and implement scalable Quality Management Systems (QMS) appropriate for a custom, high-spec manufacturing environment
• Establish and maintain core quality processes including control plans, PFMEAs, inspection strategies, and documentation standards
• Build and refine inspection frameworks that support both prototype and production-level work
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, ensuring they evolve with product and process complexity
• Perform and support inspections across incoming, in-process, and final assemblies using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMM, and FARO Arm
• Develop and execute CMM/FARO programs (PC-DMIS preferred) to validate complex geometries and tight tolerances
• Partner directly with machinists, welders, fabricators, and assembly teams to resolve issues in real time
• Ensure parts flowing into Finale meet fit, function, and performance requirements
• Lead root cause investigations for nonconformances using structured methodologies; implement corrective and preventive actions that stick
• Identify variation drivers across processes and work cross-functionally to improve repeatability and reliability
• Support new product introduction through first article inspections, validation planning, and release criteria
• Track and analyze quality trends, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers to align design intent with manufacturing capability and inspection methods; Partner with Production Leadership to prioritize work, remove roadblocks, and maintain flow; Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment on quality expectations and outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in quality engineering within complex manufacturing environments
• Proven experience building, implementing, and improving QMS and quality frameworks, not just maintaining them
• Strong hands-on expertise with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
• Direct experience with CMM and/or FARO Arm; PC-DMIS or similar software preferred
• Deep understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and inspection planning
• Demonstrated success working on the shop floor with machining, welding, fabrication, molding, and/or assembly teams
• Strong root cause analysis skills with a bias toward practical, sustainable solutions
• Excellent communication skills; able to influence across engineering, production, and leadership

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Preferred Experience: Low-volume, high-mix or custom manufacturing environments; Prototype, R&D, or highly engineered product development settings; Experience in themed entertainment, aerospace, or other high-spec industries

Skills

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Control Plans, PFMEAs, Inspection Strategies
• Inspection Techniques
• CMM and FARO Arm
• GD&T, Tolerancing, Inspection Planning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement

Benefits

At WET, quality is not a checkpoint—it is embedded in everything we build. The systems you create and the standards you uphold will directly impact the performance of installations seen by millions around the world. This role offers a rare combination of technical depth, creative challenge, and real ownership. You won’t inherit a rigid system—you’ll help define it. You won’t be removed from the work—you’ll be in it, shaping outcomes in real time.

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