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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Precision Mechanical, Intelligence Systems

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define, develop, and execute processes to deliver high-quality and reliable precision machined parts for defense and aerospace systems by partnering with design teams and suppliers.

Role type

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Precision Mechanical)

Builds

Precision mechanical parts, sub-assemblies, and components for defense and aerospace programs.

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (precision machined parts)

Required skills

Supplier quality management, manufacturing process knowledge (machining, molding, additive manufacturing), metrology, continuous improvement, AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS, First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, FMEA, APQP, GD&T, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, audit management, contract compliance (ITAR)

Preferred skills

Master's degree in technical field, special processes management (heat treatment, coating), PFMEA, government contract experience, PLM tools (Teamcenter, NX, Oracle/Netsuite, Jira, Foundry)

Technologies

MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, AS9102, AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR

Responsibilities

Partner with design teams to provide design for manufacturability feedback and generate product data; drive supplier quality development through design reviews, testing, and qualification; manage technical risks and scaling designs from prototype to volume production; lead supplier audits and readiness reviews; own elimination of supplier risk and manage containments/deviations; support RCCA and MRB activities; drive SCAR processes and supplier corrective actions; ensure compliance with customer flow-down requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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