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Quality Engineer

US - San Diego, CAFull-time$63k–$84k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Hands-on Quality Engineer supporting manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement, and resolving quality issues on the production floor.

Role type

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Builds

Production processes, quality systems, and product compliance

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial / Aerospace & Defense

Required skills

Root cause analysis, Corrective action methodologies, Process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), Risk assessments (PFMEA), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical process control (SPC), Material Review Board (MRB) activities, Internal auditing, ISO compliance, Data analysis

Preferred skills

Aerospace/Defense experience, ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge, Lean Six Sigma certification, CAPA facilitation, Control Plans development

Responsibilities

Monitor production processes and identify risks, Lead root cause investigations for nonconformances, Partner with Engineering to improve work instructions and control plans, Conduct process validation and capability studies, Analyze quality data to identify trends, Support internal and external audits, Provide training to production personnel

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC