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Quality Engineering Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-41)Full-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Monitor, inspect, and propose corrective measures for final products to meet quality standards within a defense manufacturing environment.

Role type

Quality Engineering Specialist (Manufacturing)

Builds

Hardware systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing

Required skills

Root cause analysis, Materials Review Board (MRB) management, inspection planning, internal auditing, data collection and entry, vendor RMA management, continuous improvement project management, GD&T interpretation, investigative equipment operation (x-ray, CMM, Faro arm), CAD software proficiency, engineering drawing interpretation, cross-functional communication

Preferred skills

First Article Inspection and Report (FAIR) execution, ASQ CQE/QIA certification, IPC-A-610/620 certification, low-rate production manufacturing experience, MES/ERP/Teamcenter system experience

Technologies

Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD, CMM, Faro arm, x-ray inspection equipment

Responsibilities

Manage the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process, lead containment of nonconforming items, create inspection plans for incoming and in-process materials, train technicians on inspection execution, perform internal audits on processes, analyze inspection results to identify trends and variations, execute vendor return material authorization (RMA), propose and implement quality assurance policies and procedures

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC