Quality Engineer Level 3

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We are looking to hire a Quality Engineer 3 in the city of North Hollywood, CA This is a Direct Hire opportunity to join a growing Aerospace manufacturing company!

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer III to join an aerospace manufacturing organization in North Hollywood. This is a senior-level, hands-on quality engineering role responsible for driving product and process quality, leading complex investigations, and ensuring compliance with aerospace and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring 8 to 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing quality engineering experience with strong knowledge of AS9100, FAA, Nadcap, MRB, Root Cause/Corrective Action, APQP, PPAP, FAI/AS9102, and process improvement.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead root cause investigations, 8D corrective actions, nonconformances, escapes, and customer quality issues
• Support MRB and disposition of nonconforming material
• Analyze scrap, rework, quality trends, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Develop inspection plans, process controls, and quality documentation
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to improve process capability and reduce variation
• Support APQP, PPAP, FAI, qualification, and production readiness
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and customer quality requirements
• Serve as a key quality interface with customers
• Support AS9100, FAA, Nadcap, internal, and customer audits
• Provide quality leadership and support continuous improvement of the QMS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 8 to 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience within aerospace manufacturing
• Strong experience with MRB, corrective actions, RCA, manufacturing process controls, and audits
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement
• Strong understanding of inspection methods, metrology, engineering drawings, and specifications
• ASQ CQE and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience with AS9102 FAI, frozen planning, and flight safety requirements preferred