Senior Quality Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $115,000-$140,000/yr DOE

We currently have an opening for a full-time onsite Sr. Quality Engineer at our Torrance, California location to monitor and improve the quality of our operational processes and outputs. In this challenging position, you will design quality standards, develop quality control systems, and determine corrective actions. You’ll also collaborate with operations managers and supervisors to implement quality controls and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the success of products and processes during production using various quality tools (i.e. MSA, DoE, SPC, RCCA).
• Support product development phases as the Quality function to support advanced product quality planning (APQP), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches.
• Prioritize early identification and mitigation of quality issues to ensure smooth transitions to full-scale production.
• Oversight of containment (suspect or known) non-conforming products. Provide clear guidance to technicians, shop supervisors, and engineers on quarantining and rework activities. Ensure quick and effective resolution of quality issues to minimize production disruptions.
• Collaborate with integrated product teams to perform detailed investigations of product and/or component failures. Identify and address direct and contributing root causes to mitigate/eliminate risks and enhance design reliability
• Focus on identifying and reducing the cost of poor quality, including production-related scrap and rework costs. Implement effective strategies and corrective actions to minimize these costs and improve overall profitability.
• Support the shop floor in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and advancing a Lean, autonomous production system. Develop standard rework/repair guides, eliminate redundant or unnecessary inspections, and optimize control of critical processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Act as the primary interface with customers on quality-related matters. Ensure timely and effective communication and resolution of any customer concerns or issues related to product quality.
• Maintain and coordinate Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs) and quality audits to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations, including IPC J-STD requirements. Ensure all processes and products meet stringent quality and reliability standards.
• Generate comprehensive reports related to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA). Use data-driven insights to drive continuous quality improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards in electronic assembly and manufacturing processes. Provide training and support to engineering and production teams to uphold these standards consistently.
• Support functions of the below
  • Contract Compliance
  • Flow Down requirements (Internal/External)
  • Quality Assurance Program Plan
  • Programs Review / Meetings
  • Program and Engineering Documentation review

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or another STEM related field
• 6+ years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in an aerospace environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with components used in space applications is desirable
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in report writing and data presentation
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills, with the ability to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance is desirable
• Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes:
  • Complex mechanical/structural assemblies
  • Pre-preg lamination/curing composites
  • CNC machining, forming, bending, and EDM processing.
  • Bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes.
  • Avionics/PCBA
  • Brazing (torch, manual, induction, vacuum, furnace)
  • J-STD & IPC 600, 610, 620

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).